Project No. 41 – “LOAN Stiftung Scholarship for needy children” – because poverty should not lead to children having no access to education.

Status September, 2023:

At the beginning of September, 2023, me (Isabelle Müller) and my Vietnamese team will meet all our actual scholarship holders in Ha Giang. We will personally handover to them the scholarship and its corresponding certificate for the new school year 2023-2024.

This year we are adapting our regulations again: We have decided to support “only” children from school grades 10, 11 and 12. Due to the economic crisis in Europe, it is still difficult to get donations and sponsors. In addition, half or full orphans will initially only be supported for one year. We always want to make sure that good academic performance remains constant. Accordingly, 23 students will receive personally a scholarship amounting 5 million VND (approx. € 210.00) according to their difficult situation and good academic performance.

All children can be seen in our picture gallery (below). After my return from Vietnam, more pictures will document the official handover. We hope to find many supporters for this valuable project and thank you very much!:)

Here are the profiles of the 23 scholarship holders 2023-2024:

  1. Nguyễn Hoàng Yến, 15/09/2006, Minority Tày, Klasse 12 in Văn Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Lắp 1 hamlet, Phú Linh commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  2. Nguyễn Tiến Đạt, 28/03/2007, Minority Kinh, Klasse 11 Sinh in Văn Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Độc Lập hamlet, Cao Bồ commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  3. Hạng Thị Phương, 06/03/2008, Minority Mông, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Séo Lủng hamlet, Thái An commune, Quản Bạ district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  4. Lù Thị Viện, 22/08/2008, Minority Nùng, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Nà Hu hamlet, Tụ Nhân commune, Hoàng Su Phì district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  5. Sân Thị Lan, 24/09/2008, Minority Nùng, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Na Lình hamlet, Nghĩa Thuận commune, Quản Bạ district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  6. Hoàng Ngọc Diệp, 09/08/2008, Minority Tày, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Bó Đướt hamlet, Thượng Sơn commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  7. Sùng Sào Đức, 14/04/2008, Minority Mông, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Tùng Vài hamlet, Tùng Vài commune, Quản Bạ district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  8. Chảo Thị Mẩy, 01/06/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A1 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Sủng Pảo 1 hamlet, Hữu Vinh commune, Yên Minh district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  9. Vàng Minh Giang, 05/05/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A1 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Nhèo Lủng hamlet, Thài Phìn Tủng commune, Đồng Văn district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  10. Thào Thị Duyên, 23/03/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A3 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Xín Thèn hamlet, Thèn Phàng commune, Xín Mần district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  11. Vừ Thị Mỷ, 18/07/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A4 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Thàn Chư hamlet, Thượng Phùng commune, Mèo Vạc district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  12. Thào Thị Dung, 04/06/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A5 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Tân Sơn hamlet, Minh Tân commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  13. Lù Thị Hoa. 22/02/2006, Minority Nùng, Klasse 12A1 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Xếp hamlet, Đản Ván commune, Hoàng Su Phì district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  14. Giàng Thị Păng, 14/12/2006, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A4 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Nhìu Sang hamlet, Chiến Phố commune, Hoàng Su Phì district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  15. Ly Thị Chúa, 10/08/2005, Minority Mông, Klasse 12A3 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Nhiều Lũng hamlet, Tát Ngà commune, Mèo Vạc district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  16. Thèn Quốc Hưng, 1/7/2006, Minority Nùng, Klasse 12A3 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Pồng Trằm hamlet, Thuận Hoà commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  17. Giàng Thị Hường, 06/02/2006, Minority Mông, Klasse 12A4 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Khuẩn Dò hamlet, Bạch Ngọc commune, Vị Xuyên district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  18. Đặng Quốc Khánh, 15/09/2006, Minority Tày, Klasse 10 Hóa in Ha Giang Gifted High School, Halbwaise (Vater verstorben), aus Group 14, Vi Xuyen town, Vi Xuyen district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  19. Nguyễn Đan Hạnh, 08/10/2008, Minority Tày, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Halbwaise (Vater verstorben), aus Pom Cút hamlet, Đường Âm commune, Bắc Mê district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  20. Triệu Thị Hoa, 01/07/2008, Minority Dao, Klasse 10 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Halbwaise (Mutter verstorben), aus Đông Hà hamlet, Cốc Mạ commune, Quản Bạ district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  21. Sùng Mí Pó , 23/02/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A2 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Halbwaise (Mutter verstorben), aus Cờ Láng hamlet, Lũng Phìn commune, Đồng Văn district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  22. Ly Thị Dính, 03/03/2007, Minority Mông, Klasse 11A4 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Halbwaise (Vater verstorben), aus Má Tìa hamlet, Đồng Van town, Đồng Văn district (Looking for a sponsor!)
  23. Xin Thị Như, 25/11/2007, Minority Nùng, Klasse 11A5 in Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, Halbwaise (Vater verstorben), aus  Thẩm Giá hamlet, Sán Sả Hồ commune, Hoàng Su Phì district (Looking for a sponsor!)

Status September, 2022:

After our personal visit from Germany to the poorest province of Vietnam (Ha Giang) – after almost three years restrictions due to corona – in September, 2022, we were able to get an up-to-date picture of the situation of many children there.

Since 2016, the LOAN Foundation (LOAN Stiftung) has, among other things, built many school facilities for the poorest children of ethnic minorities, set up small libraries with reading material suitable for children (Projects No. 10 and No. 38), orphanage aid programs (Project No. 5) and since 2019 also the “LOAN Stiftung Scholarship for Education” (Project No. 25). This scholarship is particularly suitable for children who are about to graduate from high school and/or would like to start studying, but who, due to their difficult background, cannot achieve this goal without financial help. After regular checking of their school results and the motivation they have brought, they will then receive our support for several years, if desired until they have completed their desired studies.

Since the introduction of this scholarship, we have noticed with the teaching staff that many more students are making efforts in learning in order to achieve their dream of a better future.

Though, we have also met children from lower school levels who are still too young to receive the scholarship mentioned above, who would otherwise meet our admission criteria (difficult family background; poor; very good school results). So we decided to set up the “LOAN Stiftung (Foundation) Scholarship for needy Children” for them as well. The amount of the scholarship is 5 million VND per year (approx. € 210.00).

1) No long-term sponsorships are offered for children in school grades 1 to 11, as their school development can change more.

2) For children in school grade 12 long-term sponsorships can be offered (if desired until the end of their studies). Should the child find a long-term sponsor, it will be deleted from Project No. 41 in order to be integrated into Project No. 25.

3) If one of the children is half-or full-orphaned, the school level will first be irrelevant. The child will be automatically assigned to Project No. 5 in the hope that we will find a sponsor for it. However, should the school results drop severely and/or the child no longer shows motivation, it will be removed from our program accordingly.

At the end of each school year, the situation of each child will be checked again.

The scholarships will be officially handed over directly to the children between October and November of the new school year. Pictures and videos will document the handovers.

We hope to find many supporters for this valuable project and thank you very much! 🙂

Status December, 2022:

On December 8th, 2022, I (Isabelle Müller) visited Yen Minh district together with my Vietnamese team. In Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School, we handed over to 15 children the “LOAN Stiftung Scholarship for needy Children“.

Here are the profiles of the 37 scholarship holders 2022-2023: (A photo of each is in the picture gallery below)

  1. Lù Thị Mai Linh, 10/1/2007, Minorität Nùng, Klasse 10A1 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Tá Lượt hamlet, Thèn Phàng commune, Xín Mần district
  2. Lù Thị Hà Trang, 24/4/2007, Minorität Giấy, Klasse 10A1 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Bắc Làng hamlet, Nậm Ban commune, Mèo Vạc district
  3. Tráng Thị Dính, 16/1/2007,  Minorität Hán, Klasse 10A1 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Vàng Chá Phìn hamlet, Cao Mã Pờ commune, Quản Bạ district
  4. Lò Thị Sinh, 28/3/2007, Minorität Dao, Klasse 10A2 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Cao Sơn hamlet, Tiên Nguyên commune, Quang Bình district
  5. Vàng Thị Mai, 10/8/2007, Minorität Mông, Klasse 10A2 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Sủng Trà hamlet, Sủng Trà commune, Mèo Vạc district
  6. Hoàng Cằn Kim, 6/10/2007, Minorität Dao, Klasse 10A2 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Bản Khun hamlet, Yên Cường commune, Bắc Mê district
  7. Giàng Thị Ngọc Dung, 10/4/2007, Minorität Mông, Klasse 10A4 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Lùng Hoá hamlet, Lùng Tám commune, Quản Bạ district
  8. Triệu Thị Mai, 17/1/2007, Minorität Dao, Klasse 10A4 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Tây Sơn hamlet, Tiên Nguyên commune, Quang Bình district
  9. Pon Thị Thuỳ Nhinh, 21/10/2007, Minorität Giấy, Klasse 10A6 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Bản Ruộc hamlet, Nậm Ban commune, Mèo Vạc district
  10. Cứ Thị Pà, 17/6/2007, Minorität Mông, Klasse 10A6 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Lùng Pủng B hamlet, Sủng Thài commune, Yên Minh district
  11. Lầu Thị Chứ, 28/8/2007, Minorität Mông, Klasse 10A6 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Séo Lủng hamlet, Sủng Thài commune, Yên Minh district
  12. Giàng Thị Hiền, 6/3/2006, Minorität Mông, Klasse 11A1 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Séo Lủng hamlet, Lũng Cú commune, Đồng Văn district
  13. Thèn Quốc Hưng, 1/7/2006, Minorität Nùng, Klasse 11A3 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Pồng Trằm hamlet, Thuận Hoà commune, Vị Xuyên district
  14. Giàng Thị Hường, 6/2/2006, Minorität Mông, Klasse 11A4 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Pó Chuông hamlet, Pờ Ly Ngài commune, Hoàng Su Phì district
  15. La Thị Như Hằng, 3/20/2005, Minorität Tày, Klasse 12A2 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Đông Thành hamlet, Đông Thành commune, Bắc Quang district
  16. Vương Thị Săng, 12/4/2005, Minorität La Chí, Klasse 12A4 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Ngam Lin hamlet, Bản Díu commune, Xín Mần district
  17. Triệu Thị Mai, 24/2/2005, Minorität Dao, Klasse 12A1 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Khuổi Pò hamlet, Bạch Ngọc commune, Vị Xuyên district
  18. Lù Thị Kim Quỳnh, 19/5/2005, Minorität La Chí, Klasse 12A3 Ha Giang Ethnic Minority Boarding High School, aus Na Lũng hamlet, Bản Díu commune, Xín Mần district
  19. Lục Anh Tuấn, 4/10/2005, Minorität Giấy, Klasse 12 Toán Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus 2 Group, Cốc Pài town, Xin Man district
  20. Dù Tiến Đạt, 30/7/2005, Minorität Giấy, Klasse 12 Toán Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Ma Lé hamlet, Ma Lé commune, Đồng Văn district
  21. Nguyễn Đức Thanh, 18/10/2005, Minorität Tày, Klasse 12 Lý Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Tân Đức hamlet, Đạo Đức commune, Vị Xuyên district
  22. Nông Hùng Cường, 19/7/2005, Minorität Tày, Klasse 12 Tin Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Hòa Bắc hamlet, Thuận Hòa commune, Vị Xuyên district
  23. Lữ Ngọc Diệp, 25/11/2005, Minorität Nùng, Klasse 12 Anh Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Group 4, Tam Sơn town, Quản Bạ district
  24. Lộc Thuỷ Tiên, 14/11/2005, Minorität Nùng, Klasse 12 Văn Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Hùng Tiến hamlet, Hùng An commune, Bắc Quang district
  25. Nguyễn Hoàng Yến, 15/09/2006, Minorität Tày, Klasse 11 Văn Ha Giang Gifted High School, aus Lắp 1 hamlet, Phú Linh commune, Vị Xuyên district
  26. Thào Mí Dế, 04/04/2016, Minorität Mông, Klasse 1A1 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Sủng Lảng hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  27. Chảo Anh Bình, 28/05/2016, Minorität Dao 1A2, Klasse Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Sủa Chải hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  28. Chảo Thị Mai, 23/01/2015, Minorität Dao, Klasse 2A1 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Sủa Trải hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  29. Giàng Thị Huyền, 24/01/2015, Minorität Mông, Klasse 2A2 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Khán Trồ hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  30. Thào Thị Mo, 28/04/2014, Minorität Mông, Klasse 3A3 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Khán Trồ hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  31. Chảo Thị Minh Thu, 16/04/2014, Minorität Dao, Klasse 3A2 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Sủa Trải hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  32. Thào Thị Sinh, 08/12/2013, Minorität Mông, Klasse 4A3 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Chúng Trải hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  33. Thào Thị Ly, 03/01/2012, Minorität Mông, Klasse 5A3 Thắng Mố Boarding Primary School in Yen Minh district, aus Chúng Trải hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  34. Tẩn Thị Dương, 27/2/2011, Minorität Dao, Klasse 6A Thắng Mố Boarding Secondary School in Yen Minh district, aus Khán Trồ hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  35. Thào Thị Hà, 16/5/2009, Minorität Mông, Klasse 8B Thắng Mố Boarding Secondary School in Yen Minh district, aus Khán Trồ hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  36. Hầu Thị Mỷ, 7/9/2008, Minorität Mông, Klasse 9A Thắng Mố Boarding Secondary School in Yen Minh district, aus Sủng Lảng hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district
  37. Vàng Mí Tính, 5/11/2008, Minorität Dao, Klasse 9B Thắng Mố Boarding Secondary School in Yen Minh district, aus Khán Trồ hamlet, Thắng Mố commune, Yên Minh district