Le Hong Quan (born in 2001) received a 100% master’s scholarship from 5 Taiwanese universities thanks to his good academic performance and clear scientific research orientation.
Quan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Business from FPT University Hanoi and was the valedictorian of his graduation project with a score of 9.8. During his project, Quan was guided by his lecturers and decided to apply for a scholarship to study abroad for a master’s degree.
Le Hong Quan (middle) and his friends participated in a scientific research competition for students.
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According to him, one of the hardest parts of convincing schools to award scholarships is to clearly demonstrate one’s research orientation. However, this is also an advantage for the male student as he participated in many scientific research projects when he was a student.
Hong Quan came into contact with scientific research by chance because “a friend invited him” and mainly participated in data analysis in the beginning. In the 8th semester at FPT University Hanoi, he began to have the motivation to learn about methods and ways to conduct scientific research when studying Research Methods in Business.
“With the support and guidance of the lecturers, I started to participate in a few small projects in class, then research projects with teachers”, Quan shared.
The former student of FPT University said that the path of scientific research has many challenges, sometimes feeling “easily lost” among many documents, methods, implementation methods… Quan’s secret is to maintain a spirit of eagerness to learn and find ways to overcome difficulties. He also shared how to communicate and work effectively based on support and sharing between lecturers and students to make work more convenient. Hong Quan has four scientific articles published in international journals Mathematics; Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity and Heliyon as a co-author. He also participated in three scientific conferences in Thailand and Malaysia in the past two years. In addition, Quan and his team participated in the student scientific research competition organized by the school.
Hong Quan (far right) and friends at FPT University Hanoi
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According to the young man born in 2001, he always focuses intensely on what he is doing, setting small goals for himself and striving for perfection. When conducting research, he adheres to the criteria of “completion – improvement – excellence”. With his experience, Hong Quan clearly demonstrated his research experience and direction in his application for master’s scholarships at foreign universities.
After graduating, Quan applied to 6 universities in Taiwan and concurrently worked for a company to gain practical experience. After a 6-month wait, 5 universities approved him for master’s scholarships.
The former FPT University student chose to study at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan, with a full scholarship covering tuition fees and monthly living expenses. His chosen field is Sustainability Studies.
This is a relatively new research field in Vietnam. However, Quân aims to delve into new knowledge concerning one of the world’s current trends applied in scientific, technological, and economic sectors – sustainable development. Through this, he hopes to explore and propose balanced solutions that harmonize profit-making, enhance social benefits, and protect the environment for everyone, whether as a researcher, consultant, or entrepreneur.
“With the adventurous spirit I cultivated at FPT University, I believe I can successfully achieve my educational goals,” affirmed the young man.