BVIS HCMC student receives a 4-billion scholarship from New York University, USA

Nguyen Lam Nhat Minh (born in 2005) was granted a scholarship of over USD 165,000 for four years by New York University (NYU – US).

Nhat Minh graduated from British-Vietnamese International School HCMC in June, surpassed thousands of candidates worldwide, and received a scholarship from NYU. This soon-to-be NYU-er will take Business with Core Concentrations starting in September. 

NYU is ranked 25th among National Universities in the U.S., according to the U.S. World & News Report. This year, the university received over 120,000 applications with an acceptance rate of 8%.

To conquer this prestigious school, Nhat Minh cherished the dream of studying in the U.S. at the very beginning of her secondary years. She received helpful guidance from the BVIS University and College Counsellor and teachers throughout her admission process. Thanks to careful preparation from the beginning, she soon completed her resume and personal statement.

Nhat Minh with her father at the BVIS Graduation Ceremony 2023. Image: Provided by Nhat Minh

Nhat Minh developed an excellent academic record at BVIS with 4 As in Maths, Psychology, Business and Biology in her 2022 AS Level examinations. In addition, she was titled Vietnam’s Valedictorian in History in the IGCSE exams in June 2021, held by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). 

According to Nhat Minh, besides grades and extracurricular activities, school admissions committees often look for individuals with their own colours and personalities, who also possess a potential for growth in line with the school's mission. Therefore, she took advantage of English to develop in-depth essay content, skillfully expressing her strengths and passions.

Nhat Minh (fourth from the left) at the Student Leadership Conference of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia – FOBISIA 2023. Image: Provided by Nhat Minh 

In her application sent to NYU, Nhat Minh talked about her love for business stemming from the great inspiration she got from her father, and at the same time, expressed her gratitude for the sacrifices and efforts of her family to provide her with great learning and growing conditions. 

With the determination to pursue the field of business, she constantly strived and actively seized the opportunity to learn. Recently, she won the Race4Good competition at the Student Leadership Conference of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) 2023 for her eco-friendly business project named Wild Wallet. 

Moreover, in the personal statement, the BVIS HCMC alumnus demonstrated her leadership capabilities with diverse experiences as the President of the BVIS Secondary Student Council and expressed her care for society through a range of community projects. 

In particular, Nhat Minh put an emphasis on the selling activity at the school Halloween event to raise funds for the victims from the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation in Vietnam.

"The projects have helped me strengthen my leadership abilities, growth, and perseverance in the face of difficulties," Minh added.

Nhat Minh in her practical lesson at school. Image: Provided by Nhat Minh 

Having studied at BVIS since 2012, Nhat Minh said that the school has provided numerous opportunities and experiences for students to grow comprehensively and develop their abilities. Following the English National Curriculum at BVIS helped me build a strong language foundation, creating momentum to conquer my dream university. 

"My time studying and growing up at BVIS prepared me well for my upcoming academic studies in the United States", the BVIS HCMC alumnus clearly stated.