Swing for the Kids 2024 tees up opportunities for Vietnam's youth

Swing for the Kids 2024, held at the Kings Island Golf Resort in Hanoi, raised VND2.3 billion in sponsorships from generous donors and over 250 golfers, including diplomats, business leaders, and foreign investors.

At the gala ceremony, six full scholarships worth VND10 million ($402) each were awarded to students from the University of Transport and Communications and the Academy of Policy and Development.

The organising board also extended support to students affected by Typhoon Yagi and donated VND200 million ($8,300) to a fund under the Vietnam Association for Learning Promotion.

Students with excellent academic performances received Swing for the Kids scholarships at the gala ceremony. Photo: Chi Cuong and Dung Minh

Highlighting the impact of the scholarships, Le Trong Minh, editor-in-chief of VIR and head of the Organising Board, said, “These funds alleviate immediate financial burdens and sow seeds of optimism, showing these young minds that kindness and generosity exist in the world.”

Do Thi Hue, one of the recipients of the Swing for the Kids 2024 scholarships, shared her feelings upon receiving the scholarship for the first time. “My family has been profoundly impacted by Typhoon Yagi since September, which has made it increasingly difficult to cover my tuition fees. This scholarship will help pay for my education and support my family during this challenging time.”

For Bui Thi Xuan Mai, a third-year student at the University of Transport and Communications, this was her second scholarship from Swing for the Kids. With her parents working hard as farmers to support three children, she told VIR, “Starting this year, my parents won’t need to send me money any more because the golf tournament scholarship will cover many of my tuition fees.”

Since its inception in 2007, the annual charity golf tournament Swing for the Kids has raised over VND22 billion ($886,000), benefiting more than 21,000 students and supporting educational infrastructure improvements across 40 cities and provinces.

Swing for the Kids 2024 united benevolent supporters and golf enthusiasts. Photo: Chi Cuong and Dung Minh

Swing for the Kids 2024 saw continued support from long-standing partners. BRG Group and SeABank served as co-organisers, while Samsung Electronics Vietnam maintained its role as diamond sponsor and Vingroup returned as a platinum sponsor. Other familiar names include Kinderworld Education and PetroVietnam as gold sponsors. Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd., VINAMIKA Vietnam Co., Ltd., and EveryGolf JSC continued their support as silver sponsors.

Nguyen Thi Minh Khoa, director of VINAMIKA Vietnam Co., Ltd., said, “Our participation stems from a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of students facing hardships across Vietnam.”

This year’s tournament also featured new sponsors such as VinFast, Vietnam Golf Group, and GolfBeer, participating as hole-in-one sponsors.

In addition, the organisers expressed gratitude to individuals who have supported Swing for the Kids since its early years through the Golden Heart Grand Prize awarded to seven individuals from various businesses and organisations.

VIR’s Swing for the Kids 2024 also received support from other brands such as SaigonSocks, MIPA Golf, Cigars 1987, Ocany Vietnam, and Thach Co Tea. Meanwhile, the support of 25 press and television agencies as media sponsors helped spread the spirit and influence of this year's charity golf tournament.

VIR's Swing for the Kids golf tournament set for Hanoi For the past 17 years, VIR has awarded a series of scholarships to disadvantaged children through its Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament.

Swing for the Kids scholarship motivated by beneficiary’s kindness and maturity The Swing for the Kids scholarship beneficiaries invariably go on to carry out meaningful volunteer work, which in turn serves to inspire the organisers of the charity golf tournament, now in its 17th year.

Swing for the Kids 2024 continues to empower Vietnam's future generations Vietnam Investment Review’s Swing for the Kids 2024 charity golf tournament is set to kick off on October 12, continuing its mission to empower the dreams of Vietnam's future generations.