𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 - 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓: 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑

Congratulations to Dat from the team at Lifestart Foundation. We are immensely proud of your achievements!

Truong Cong Thanh Dat, a long-standing recipient of the Lifestart Foundation Education Scholarship, has recently celebrated a significant milestone: graduating from Danang University of Technology with a Credit Degree in Information Technology. Despite financial hardships, Dat's determination and passion for learning have been unwavering.

In his family of three, Dat's father, despite his poor health, works multiple jobs to support the entire family. Prior to receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, it was not uncommon for Dat's father to go to work without meals to save money so that Dat could continue his studies. Life has always been challenging, and the unstable income from his father's jobs has made their family's circumstances increasingly difficult. However, since receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, Dat's academic life has taken a positive turn.

Over the past 10 years, the Lifestart Foundation scholarship has not only provided essential financial assistance for his education but also supported his personal development, enabling him to overcome challenges and achieve his dreams. Now embarking on his career as an IT professional at PSCD Software Company in Danang, Dat is full of gratitude for the opportunities made possible through Lifestart Foundation’s generosity.

We are proud to share Dat's heartfelt message of appreciation, reflecting his inspiring journey of resilience and success.

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𝐃𝐀𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑:

Dear Ms. Karen, my sponsors, and everyone at Lifestart Foundation,

My name is Truong Cong Thanh Dat, and I have recently graduated in Information Technology from Danang University of Technology. Both my father and I are doing well.

I would like to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude to you and the Lifestart Foundation for the invaluable support you have provided me with, and your financial contributions to my education. This support has had a profound impact on my life and educational journey over these past years.

I would like to share with you about my academic journey during the last semester. I embarked on my graduation project, a pivotal part of my studies. The topic I selected for my graduation project was "Building a Handwritten Clarifying Website." Throughout this endeavor, I encountered numerous challenges and difficulties, ranging from having to comprehend theoretical concepts to collecting and processing data. I also had to code high-precision products. Each step demanded meticulous preparation and careful implementation. However, with the support and guidance of my lecturers, I successfully completed the project. I received a score of 8.2 out of a possible 10 for it, and my second-semester GPA was 8.3 out of 10. I am delighted with the outcome of my graduation project, as it reflects my hard work and dedication. Having completed this, I am now at the end of my university studies, and the results I achieved make me feel happy and proud. I now have greater confidence and am ready to face even more challenging endeavors in the future.

Looking back on the past four years of university education, I feel like it has been an exciting, engaging, and valuable journey that I have gone through. This learning process has not only helped me accumulate specialized knowledge but also been a self- development and self-discovery journey for me. I had the opportunity to access in-depth knowledge in the field I am passionate about, and it has laid a strong foundation for my future career. The study hours in classes, researching projects, and class discussions have helped me develop analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. University education is not just about knowledge; it is also where I learned to manage my time, work independently, and collaborate within a team. The university years have also provided me with the opportunity to explore myself and define my goals in life. I have learned how to face the temptations of independent living, being away from home, dealing with failures, and learning from mistakes. Financial difficulties and daily life challenges have taught me to appreciate what I have and do for a brighter future.

Currently, I am working at PSCD Software Company as an IT professional and responsible for working in the Dev field. It is a great honor for me to have officially joined this company after a 4-month internship here. I am very happy and passionate about this job because it is related to the major I have studied. During my time working here, I have accumulated knowledge and learned many things, gaining more experience in the field of information technology and taking the first step towards understanding a company's processes. In the future, I have plans for both my career and further education. I am eager to continue to develop and enhance my professional skills by enrolling in IT courses.

Prior to receiving the Lifestart Foundation scholarship, my life was marred by financial difficulties. My father and grandmother had to work hard. Every day, my father had to work as a builder’s assistant and did additional work for my uncle. Furthermore, my grandmother and my father also grew rice, vegetables, and raised chickens to earn extra income for our daily life and for my education. Financial difficulties in life created a lot of pressure and worries for my family. At that time, I experienced many challenges and had to seriously think about my academic future. I was considering whether I could study additional classes, whether I could study at a university or not, and how to ensure financial stability for my studies. However, when I learned that I had been awarded your scholarship, I couldn't find the words to adequately express my joy. It felt like a miracle, a beacon of light in a dark tunnel. I am immensely grateful for the kindness and compassion you have shown me. My father felt the same way as I did. He was very grateful that I had the opportunity to continue my education with less financial pressure. This scholarship has helped him reduce the financial burden and given me a better chance to study, have a brighter future. He also placed his hope and faith in my future, believing that I would make the most of this opportunity to strive and study well.

Your scholarship has had a tremendous impact on my life and that of my family. It has not only provided financial support but has also opened doors for my personal growth. I have been able to engage in extracurricular activities, attend courses to expand my knowledge, and cultivate meaningful relationships. These experiences have helped me develop my personal skills and better prepare for the future.

In addition to the support for books, supplies, yearly uniforms, tuition fees, and living expenses, I was also fortunate to receive a bicycle, an electric bicycle, and a study desk. Furthermore, our family also received chickens for raising the emergency hamper boxes after the floods, or during the COVID-19 epidemic. It was more special that I received birthday gifts over the past years from my sponsors, and had the opportunity to meet them in person and have a direct talk. All of these supports held significant meaning for me and my family. They helped reduce financial pressure, enabled my family to save money, and ensured that I had the condition to pursue my education. It allowed me to focus on my studies without being affected by the lack of study equipment or learning resources. It not only helped me develop but also created memorable experiences that my family and I would never forget. We are always grateful for what you and Lifestart Foundation have brought to me. It instills trust and hope for my future, helping me believe more in my abilities and providing motivation to pursue my educational and career goals.

Without the support of Lifestart's scholarship, my life would be drastically different. I would face financial hardships and potentially be unable to afford to continue my studies and pursue my dreams. Lifestart's scholarship gave me confidence and hope, and the enormous value of that support cannot be measured.

Lastly, I would like to express my profound gratitude to Ms Karen, my sponsors, and the Lifestart Foundation. Your support and contribution have not only helped me overcome difficulties but have also empowered me to grow and succeed in my studies. I will always remember and appreciate the opportunities and benefits that Lifestart's scholarship has brought me, and I promise to do my utmost to live up to the trust and support you have placed in me. Your kindness and contribution to my life will never be forgotten.

Once again, I sincerely thank you for your dedication and generosity. I know that no words are enough to fully express the depth of my gratitude, but I will always cherish and appreciate this invaluable support. I pledge to continue working hard in the future to achieve success and make meaningful contributions to society.

With deep gratitude, I would like to send you my best wishes. I wish everyone a healthy, happy and successful life.

Yours sincerely.

Truong Cong Thanh Dat

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Please click on the links below to read more about Dat:

🔸Introducing Dat – New LSF Medical Scholarship student:
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1167099213335596&set=a.485561648156026

🔸Electric Bike Donation for Dat:
www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/1260892510622932

🔸Dat accepted to University of Danang University of Technology:
www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/2416363961742442

🔸Dat receiving birthday gift:
www.facebook.com/TheLifestartFoundation/posts/2416363961742442

🔸Hamper Box Donation for Dat:
www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1405761179469397&set=a.485561648156026

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