Intel awards 109 scholarships to technical female students

December 23, 2015 | 13:32

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Intel Products Vietnam and the Higher Engineering Education Alliance Program (HEEAP), led by Arizona State University, on December 18 awarded 109 scholarships to female students from technical universities and colleges worth a total value of more than VND708 million ($32,200).

This is an annual scholarship programme under HEEAP’s framework. During 2012-2015, there were 436 scholarships awarded making of $128,800 for girls from 14 engineering universities and colleges.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ho Uyen – Public Affairs director of Intel Products Vietnam, said that promoting educational opportunities for girls and capacity building for women was one of the core elements of Intel's education programme and social corporate responsibilities.

“With the desire of improving the percentage of female students in technical field in Vietnam, we are committed to extending this scholarship programme from 2015 to 2017 through HEEAP, to bring more opportunities for girls in their technical career path,” Uyen said.

By By Bich Ngoc

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