Vietnam has five scholarship options in our database, and they fall into two camps. Two are government programmes run by Vietnam for students from developing countries. Three are merit awards at individual private universities: Fulbright University Vietnam, RMIT University Vietnam and VinUniversity. If you are a Pakistani student looking at a bachelor's degree in Ho Chi Minh City or elsewhere in Vietnam, the university awards are the more concrete route. If you want a government-funded place and can wait for details, the two state programmes are worth tracking.
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbright University Vietnam Scholarship | Full / Partial | Typically January-February for the August intake |
| RMIT Vietnam International Excellence Scholarship | Partial Funding | Varies by semester; Semester 3 2026 round closes 21 August 2026 |
| Vietnam ODA Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| Vietnamese Government Scholarships for International Students | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| VinUniversity Scholarship Program | Full / Partial | Rolling; rounds typically close between November and March |
Government programmes for students from developing countries
Two options come from the Vietnamese state. The Vietnam ODA Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries is described as a government-funded programme for students from developing countries who want to study in Vietnam (full details). The Vietnamese Government Scholarships for International Students is also government-funded and is managed by the Vietnam International Education Development (VIED) under the Ministry of Education and Training (full details).
Both list funding as full or partial, and both give a deadline that varies. Our data does not give a fixed date for either, so you cannot plan a calendar around them yet. Check the official site before you start collecting paperwork, because the exact window decides how much time you have.
Fulbright University Vietnam and VinUniversity: tiered merit awards
These two are the strongest fit if you want a clear picture of what you could receive. The Fulbright University Vietnam Scholarship is a merit-based system at a private liberal-arts university in Ho Chi Minh City, founded with US government and philanthropic backing. It offers international undergraduates tuition coverage of up to 100% based on academic and leadership achievement (full details). Applications are typically due in January-February for the following August intake, but the exact date should be confirmed on the official admissions page each cycle.
The VinUniversity Scholarship Program sits at VinUniversity, Vietnam's first private research university, backed by Vingroup. It is a tiered merit system giving international undergraduates anywhere from 35% to 100% tuition coverage, and the top tier adds a living-expense grant. No separate application is required (full details). Early Decision and Regular Decision rounds typically close between November and March for the August intake, with rolling review inside each round.
The VinUniversity detail about the living-expense grant matters for Pakistani families. Tuition is only part of the bill, and a top-tier award that also helps with living costs changes the arithmetic.
RMIT Vietnam: a smaller, steadier discount
The RMIT Vietnam International Excellence Scholarship is the only option here that is partial by design. It is reserved for non-Vietnamese citizens starting an undergraduate degree at RMIT University Vietnam and covers 25% or 50% of tuition for the entire length of the programme (full details). That last point is useful: the discount does not shrink after year one.
Deadlines vary by semester intake. The Semester 3 2026 round closes 21 August 2026, so if you read this after that date, look for the next intake on the official site.
Choosing between the Vietnam options
Start with the level you want. Everything with a stated level in our data is undergraduate, so the three university awards fit school leavers best. The two government programmes are described only as academic study, so check the official eligibility rules for your level.
Then look at money and timing together. Fulbright and VinUniversity have the highest ceiling at up to 100% tuition. RMIT offers less but is open to intakes through the year. The government programmes may offer full funding, though the details are not fixed in our data.
A sensible plan is to apply to one or two university awards and keep an eye on the government programmes in parallel. Prepare your transcripts, passport, English test results and statements early, since merit awards at Fulbright reward leadership as well as grades. Our documents checklist for international scholarships lists what Pakistani applicants usually need, and the scholarships guide for Pakistani students covers the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
Which Vietnam scholarship covers the most?
Fulbright University Vietnam and VinUniversity both go up to 100% of tuition. VinUniversity's top tier also adds a living-expense grant.
Is there a scholarship only for international students?
Yes. The RMIT Vietnam International Excellence Scholarship is reserved for non-Vietnamese citizens starting an undergraduate degree.
Do I need a separate application for VinUniversity?
No. The data says no separate application is required for the VinUniversity scholarship.
Who runs the Vietnamese Government Scholarships?
They are managed by the Vietnam International Education Development (VIED) under the Ministry of Education and Training.
When should I apply?
It depends on the programme. Fulbright is typically January-February, VinUniversity rounds close between November and March, and RMIT varies by semester. The two government programmes vary, so confirm on the official site.
Open the individual guides above for each scholarship, and always confirm dates and eligibility on the official websites before you apply.