Swing for the Kids scholarships delivered to underprivileged students in Ha Tinh

On May 12, 2024, a delegation of VIR and donors arrived in the city to award scholarships and visit the historical location of Dong Loc Junction.

VIR editor-in-chief Le Trong Minh gives the awards to the students

VIR editor-in-chief Le Trong Minh noted that over the course of several years, the scholarship committee had made multiple visits to Ha Tinh, with VIR taking great pride in its role in facilitating connections and encouraging disadvantaged students in the province.

He expressed his pride at seeing the growing students, especially those facing formidable challenges, displaying unwavering determination to surmount obstacles and attain academic accomplishments.

“We recognise that the value of these scholarships extends beyond mere material support; they serve as a source of genuine warmth, intended to inspire and propel students to persist in their pursuit of knowledge, and ultimately shape them into valuable contributors to our society and nation,” said the editor-in-chief.

VIR editor-in-chief Le Trong Minh and Chairman of Dai Nai Ward People's Committee Pham Manh Hien with the students

Pham Manh Hien, Chairman of Dai Nai Ward People's Committee, expressed excitement to receive special affection from VIR and sponsors on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday anniversary.

“This is a great encouragement for the local education cause. I hope the students will study better to achieve higher academic results, and become useful and successful people in the future to build a better homeland," Hien said.

Donors giving underprivileged students awards

Ngo Trung Ha, CEO at Pegasus International College, with the students

Tran Kim Nga, general director of Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd.

Since its inception in 2007, the annual Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, organised by VIR with the support of the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Vietnam Study Promotion Fund, has established itself as a highly regarded and socially significant event, embodying compassion and benevolence.

Over 16 years, the tournament has successfully raised over $745,000. The funds have been utilised to provide more than 18,000 scholarships to underprivileged students, enabling them to pursue educational endeavours.

Additionally, the contributions have been directed towards the enhancement and refurbishment of educational facilities in 40 cities and provinces nationwide, lifting the learning environment for countless students.

Dai Nai Kindergarten receives facilities support worth VND50 million ($2,000)

Some teachers receiving support from the Swing for the Kids Foundation

'Swing for the Kids' scholarships changing children's lives During its journey, VIR’s Swing for Kids Scholarship Fund has reached thousands of students across the country.

Swing for Kids scholars living happy lives Over the years, many talented students have strived to overcome adversity, showing their extraordinary energy thanks to certificates of merit earned by VIR scholarships.

Quang Binh students gain scholarships from VIR Overcoming personal hardships, a number of talented students have strived to excel in their studies and gained significant achievements thanks to scholarships awarded through VIR's long-running Swing for the Kids charity campaign.

VIR awards scholarships to paediatric patients at Institute of Hematology On October 12, a total of 20 scholarships fromVIR's Swing for the Kids scholarship fund along with more than 100 books and newspapers were given to paediatric patients at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion.

Swing for the Kids 2023 breaks fundraising records The 16th Swing for the Kids charity golf event raised $126,600 through domestic and foreign donors, the biggest amount for the event ever.