Each scholarship worth 1 million VND (43 USD) was granted toelementary, secondary and high school students in Long An.
Speaking at the event, former Vice President and Chairwomanof the fund Truong My Hoa lauded Nam A Bank, the VCF and the scholarship fundfor their effort in many cities and provinces nationwide.
On the occasion, a new playground made from recycled tyres wasinaugurated in Nhon Thach Trung commune, Tan A city, the Mekong Delta provinceof Long An, in an effort to raise public awareness of environment protectionvia activities such as reduction in the use of plastic bags, electricity andwater saving, and active use of recycled and eco-friendly items.
Over the past two decades since its establishment, the fundhas offered over 80,000 scholarships to poor students nationwide, brought 400ethnic minority and island students to Ho Chi Minh City for studies, grantedmonthly allowances to 360 students in provinces and seven-year scholarships to100 ethnic minority girls.
It has also called on businesses to build schools, bridgesand roads in disadvantaged localities.-VNA