In the morning of October 22, in harmony with the formal yet cheerful atmosphere of the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Biotechnology of Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), five students and three research groups have won the Monsanto-VNUA scholarship worth VND42.5 million ($1,848) per student and VND35.4 million ($1,540) per group. The winning students of the fifth year of Monsanto-VNUA scholarship This was yet another landmark in the half-century co-operation between schools and businesses, who desire to nurture and encourage young talents to participatein development research and apply advanced biotechnology to serve Vietnamese agriculture and farmers. Emotions spill over when receiving reputable Monsanto-VNUA scholarship Following the traditions in study and scientific research of the senior class, K60, K61, K62 students of the Faculty of Biotechnology, VNUA have achieved many excellent achievements in both academic and scientific research. This is also … [Read more...] about Monsanto VNUA scholarship: half a decade of cultivating talent
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Wayne State announces $5M donation for scholarships, new testing lab
Candice Williams The Detroit News Published 5:58 PM EDT Oct 25, 2018 As a graduate of the Wayne State University’s College of Engineering, Avinash Rachmale has had an ongoing relationship with the school. He started a business locally, hires Wayne State graduates and sits on the college’s Board of Visitors. That relationship grew Thursday with the university announcing that Rachmale and his wife, Hema, have donated $5 million to the College of Engineering for scholarships and a new testing laboratory. “I’m passionate about Wayne State and I think this will be a great help to the engineering school,” said Rachmale, CEO and chairman of engineering firm Lakeshore Global Corporation. The announcement comes as Wayne State wraps up its “Pivotal Moments” fundraising campaign and the university closes out its sesquicentennial celebration on Friday. The university raised $776.5 million, exceeding its $750 million goal, University President M. Roy … [Read more...] about Wayne State announces $5M donation for scholarships, new testing lab
54 HCM City students get Lotte scholarship
The Lotte Foundation gives away scholarships to 54 disadvantaged university students in HCM City on October 24. — Photo courtesy of organisersViet Nam News HCM CITY — Fifty four disadvantaged university students in HCM City received scholarships each worth US$350 from the Lotte Foundation at a ceremony on Wednesday. The awardees are from nine universities. Lê Trần Hoài Thương of the HCM City University of Food Industry, one of the awardees, said the scholarship was a great motivation for her and the other students to study better. Huh Sung Kwan, president of the foundation, said: “Based on the comprehensive co-operative relationship between Việt Nam and Korea, Lotte Group wants to discharge its social responsibility.” Lotte Group also gave the students a chance to intern after graduation at its 18 companies in Việt Nam, he said. The foundation has so far awarded scholarships worth $1.5 million to nearly 3,000 … [Read more...] about 54 HCM City students get Lotte scholarship
Lotte Foundation presents scholarships to 78 Vietnamese students
The most important thing is to invest in education and train talented people, said Suh Sung Kwan, president of the Lotte Scholarship Foundation, adding that he hopes the scholarships will encourage students to pursue their dreams. Bui Van Linh, a representative from the Ministry of Education and Training, thanked Lotte Group’s attention to education in Vietnam and congratulated the 78 outstanding students with financial difficulties. He said that this is a symbol for the ties of friendship between Vietnam and the RoK. He hopes that the scholarship foundation will expand to students in remote and disadvantaged areas to help them have better learning conditions. VOV Related news Deputy PM voices support for Lotte business expansion Lotte considers opening more stores in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Lotte Foundation presents scholarships to 78 Vietnamese students
Scholarship established in memory of ‘Dr. Mike,’ a popular South Bay veterinarian
By Donna Littlejohn | [email protected] | Daily BreezePUBLISHED: October 3, 2018 at 8:19 pm | UPDATED: October 3, 2018 at 8:49 pm A $5,000 annual award for veterinary students at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine has been established in memory of Mike Zareski, a popular South Bay veterinarian who died in a plane crash in December 2017. Each year, a student will be chosen to receive the award. Affectionately known as “Dr. Mike,” Zareski was among two passengers killed when a light plane went down in San Diego County on a return trip from a veterinary conference. He was 46 years old when he died and had founded the Western Veterinary Group clinic at 24260 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. He left behind a wife and four young children. They lived in Rolling Hills Estates. Trustees of the Zareski Family Trust established the student award as a way to carry on Dr. Mike’s memory. “We want his memory to forever be connected with Ross University and the field of … [Read more...] about Scholarship established in memory of ‘Dr. Mike,’ a popular South Bay veterinarian