📚 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐇 🎁

During our recent visit to Hue for the Lifestart Foundation scholarship ceremony at Hue Medical University, we were privileged to meet our exceptional scholarship students who have achieved outstanding academic success. To support their educational journeys, we presented valuable gifts, including laptops, Kindles, and books. Anh was one of the lucky recipients and received a brand-new Kindle.

Anh’s story is truly inspiring. She grew up in a small two-person household, with her mother as the sole provider. Despite their modest income from a small photocopy shop, her mother worked tirelessly to give Anh a stable life. Anh faced numerous challenges but never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. Her dedication to her studies earned her a place at the prestigious Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

The Kindle e-reader is a great learning tool, especially for students in the medical field like Anh. It enables easy access to a wide range of study materials and resources, helping to deepen her medical knowledge. Before this, Anh had to rely on an old phone for research, which was time-consuming and inconvenient given her demanding schedule. Now, with the Kindle, she can access a wealth of medical literature and English books, enhancing her proficiency in both medicine and language skills.

In this round, Lifestart Foundation has awarded a total of six Kindle E-readers to support Anh and other students in their educational pursuits. Stay connected for more inspiring updates on how these Kindles are contributing to academic success.


We believe in the power of education, especially for young women in developing countries. Every girl who receives an education is one less vulnerable woman in the future.

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Please click on the links below to read more about Anh:
🔸Introducing LSF scholarship student Anh: www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/987118686781710

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𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆

Lifestart Foundation is dedicated to providing significant support to disadvantaged students in Central Vietnam through our prestigious medical and pharmacy scholarships. We are pleased to announce that we have recently awarded General Medicine Scholarships to 16 outstanding candidates at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, the premium university for aspiring doctors in Central Vietnam.

Among the recipients, Trang has truly stood out as an outstanding candidate. Through her impressive performance in the interview round, she surpassed numerous other students and has been selected as the deserving recipient of the full Lifestart Foundation scholarship. We are proud to recognize Trang's dedication, passion, and potential in the field of Medicine.

Trang is the first person in her family to attend university.

Like all students in our #Education_Scholarship project, Trang comes from a disadvantaged family, which she shared in her letter of gratitude below. Sadly, Trang's father was recently diagnosed with serious health issues, adding further financial strain on her family.

Growing up in hardship has molded her into a determined learner who has achieved great success in her studies, culminating in her acceptance into the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy - a highly competitive and challenging field. For Trang, diligent studying is not only a means to break the cycle of poverty but also to support her family and contribute to the community and society.

After receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, her life has become better. The scholarship has supported Trang with educational expenses, rent, food costs, and learning materials, helping alleviate the financial burden on her family.

Trang is an optimistic and energetic girl.

We should never underestimate the importance of providing educational opportunities for young females in developing countries. Each girl who receives an education is one less vulnerable woman in the future.

Below is Trang’s heartfelt message of gratitude upon learning of her Lifestart Foundation scholarship award. We hope you enjoy reading her letter of thanks.
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𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆’𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑:

Dear Ms Karen and the Lifestart Foundation,

This is Huynh Nguyen Huyen Trang, a 3rd-year student at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, majoring in general medicine.

Over the past few days, I have been so touched and felt so lucky and happy to know that I was selected for the medical scholarship program run by the Lifestart Foundation. This is such a great support for my family and me, and it will help me overcome my current difficult situation. I appreciate this a great deal of support. Today, I am writing to express my deep thanks to you, my sponsors. And I hope that in the future there will be even more disadvantaged students having this wonderful opportunity to access better study conditions.

Speaking of my family, mine consists of four people: my parents, my younger brother and me. When I was very young, my father worked as a bricklayer while my mother sold coffee, and we all lived in a 10-square-meter house in a low-lying area. Every time a natural disaster came, our parents would take us to our grandmother’s house to shelter from the storm. When there was a flood, our father would raise a four-legged bed and the whole family lived on it. Because the house was so degraded and the danger level was high, the city subsidized part of the cost of rebuilding our house, and the rest was money my parents borrowed. For several years, my father worked without getting paid to repay the debt, while my mother sold coffee alone to take care of the living expenses for four people.

Later, my mother also worked as a bricklayer with my father to pay off their debt and our school fees. My parents worked very hard to send two children to university. However, in the past year or so, my dad’s health has deteriorated, and he has been to the emergency department a few times because of work accidents. My mum has a narrowing of the aortic valve in her heart and has had to go to many different places for treatment. Now she has had the valve replaced and must take medication for the rest of her life however she has completely lost the ability to work. Problems piled up when the tuition fees and living expenses for two children and the monthly medical expenses for my mum were all the sole responsibility of my father. To earn more income, my family also grows bananas, papayas and vegetables, but it is still not enough. My father’s work is strenuous, his health declines and it is too much pressure when one person has to take care of the whole family’s finances.

Despite the circumstances, my parents still want us to continue studying so we can have jobs that are not as hard as theirs. I chose to study General Medicine which was a dream I had cherished since secondary school. Understanding the pressure that my family is under, I worried a lot about my study path ahead because I knew that my dad’s modest income could not pay all the family’s expenses. To share the burden on my parents, my younger brother, who has just entered university, had to work as a waiter to earn money to cover his own living expenses. I was also busy working part-time tutoring, however I had to take a break because the exam season was coming.

From information provided by the university, I learned about the Lifestart Foundation scholarship and decided to submit my application with great hope but also much anxiety. After finishing the interview in Hoi An, I was still nervous and restless even though Ms Karen and the team encouraged me a great deal. I kept wondering if I would be successful with this scholarship because I understood my circumstances and knew how much the scholarship would mean to me.

One morning, when I was on my clinical practice lesson at the hospital, Ms Nhung, who is the Lifestart Foundation manager, phoned me. I knew she had called me to inform me of the interview results because my friend who also attended the interview was excited to receive good news. I was so nervous and tried to find a quiet place to talk to Ms Nhung. After she congratulated me for being successful with the scholarship, I was bursting with all types of feelings, and I said thanks to her in a trembling voice. Finishing the phone chat, my head was still in the clouds. My parents were super delighted and cried with joy, and my mum spoke in a choked voice due to pent-up emotion.

This scholarship means a great deal to my family and me. Receiving the support, our financial burden will be reduced a great deal. My parents will not need to worry too much about my study expenses anymore, even though the school fees have doubled. They can rest assured, take good care of themselves and will be able to support my younger brother. Thanks to the scholarship, my daily life will also be more comfortable as it will enable me to have decent meals every day without continually being concerned about running out of money. Having this scholarship means I will be able to totally focus on my study and develop myself instead of spending time doing a part-time job to get money. And I will no longer have to wonder whether I may have to give up on my study. This scholarship will be a motivation which will relieve the pressure on me and my studies and enable me to achieve more.

Currently, I am a third year student so I have started to go to the hospital more frequently for clinical practice. Hence my schedule is much busier and the knowledge I need to acquire is more than in previous years. To finish this semester smoothly, I have made some plans. Besides attending lessons, I will visit the hospital in the evening to learn more and complete my basic clinical skills. I will also spend 30 minutes per day or more studying English, to improve my foreign language skills.

In the past, I had to think about and consider many issues, however now that I have received your support, I am brave enough to follow my dream which is to become a good doctor specialising in Neurology. I am always grateful that I was able to study medicine. Although I know this will be a winding road and my family still has many challenges, I also know that despite all that, there are always kind-hearted people full of affection like you who will support and accompany me, giving me more hope and courage to move forward into the future.

Last but not least, I would like to send my sincere thanks to Ms Karen and the Lifestart Foundation for supporting me. I will always try hard in my study and life and use the scholarship money for the right purposes and in the most efficient way, to be deserving of your support for me. I wish you all good health and good luck, and I hope that Lifestart Foundation will develop more and more, enabling you to continue your meaningful projects in the future.

Best regards,
Huynh Nguyen Huyen Trang
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