GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program

Why Apply?

·         A $1,150 per year scholarship for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of your undergraduate program;

·         An opportunity to be mentored by a business leader at GE in Vietnam;

·         Participation in GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders activities, including a specially designed 3-day leadership seminar;

·         Participation in community development projects.

Who Can Apply?
Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria described below will be considered for the award

·         Are Vietnamese citizens;

·         Are first-year full-time students at a participating Vietnamese university*;

·         Are studying business, engineering or the sciences;

·         Exhibit excellent performance, as demonstrated by first semester university results and high school transcripts;

·         Are economically disadvantaged, as evidenced by proper documents/certifications.

* List of participating universities on the next page

How to Apply?

The application package must be submitted by

April 30, 2008, to:

GE Foundation Scholar-Leader Program

in Vietnam
Institute of International Education
C9 Giang Vo Str., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam

Application package – All applicants are required to submit the following documentation:

A.      Application form* (must be filled in English)

B.      1000-word essay** (must be written in English)

C.      High school transcripts – official copy

D.      First semester university results (if available) –official copy,

E.      Two letters of recommendation  

F.      Proof of difficult financial situation –  all documents must be certified by authorized organization(s)

* Application forms are available at IIE’s offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City or at the website www.iievn.org/GE.htm

** Essay topic included in the application form

Incomplete application materials or application materials received after April 30, 2008 will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

What is the Selection Procedure?

A selection committee will evaluate all applications. Each applicant’s motivation and academic potential will be assessed. The official selection results will be announced on May 30, 2008 at IIE’s website: www.iievn.org/GE.htm. Selection decisions are final. There is no appeal process.

 Who Can I Contact for More Information?

If you have any questions, please contact IIE:
In Hanoi:  Tel: 04.7262524; Fax: 04.7262523

Email: iievietnam@iievn.org

In HCMC: Tel: 08.5108844; Fax: 08.5511661

 Email: edu.assistant@iievn.org

Website: www.iievn.org/GE.htm