With confidence, intelligence, and quick thinking, Phung Ngoc Anh has impressively secured 54 scholarships worth 54 million VND at the Miss Vietnam Student 2024 competition, becoming the contestant with the highest number of scholarships awarded this season.
Recently, Phung Ngoc Anh – a Digital Marketing major, class of K18 at FPT University – stood out among nearly 1,000 contestants nationwide to enter the Top 39 finalists of Miss Vietnam Student. The competition is co-organized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Student Association, and DST Entertainment.
In the final round held on July 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, Ngoc Anh brought home 54 scholarships for FPT University. These scholarships were accumulated through various challenges over her 4-month journey in the competition. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded to a single contestant this year, marking a remarkable achievement and a testament to her tireless efforts.
Ngoc Anh shared that this result was a big surprise. “At first, I only aimed to collect scholarships one challenge at a time. I didn’t expect to be the contestant with the most scholarships. When I learned the result, I felt truly proud because my journey left a meaningful mark – and more importantly, I could contribute and inspire other young people,” she said.
The 54 scholarships, equivalent to 54 million VND in cash, were sponsored by DST Entertainment and will be awarded to students in difficult financial situations at FPT University. To Ngoc Anh, this accomplishment holds deep meaning, as the scholarships will provide motivation for fellow students to overcome challenges and pursue their education.
Ngoc Anh added: “Knowing that the winner could bring back real value and benefits to their university gave me even more motivation to try. I wanted to contribute in my own small way as a thank-you to my school and the teachers who always supported and created opportunities for me.”
Her participation in Miss Vietnam Student 2024 was not only a personal journey of growth but also a chance to promote the image of FPT University students to the wider community. She revealed that many of the skills she used to win the scholarships were cultivated during her time at FPT University, especially in presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving. Thanks to structured training in a hands-on learning environment, Ngoc Anh felt confident in every challenge, even during the most intense filming schedules, which once caused her to faint from exhaustion.
Beyond that, Ngoc Anh left her mark in several key areas of the competition. She was among the Top 8 contestants invited to job interview simulations with business leaders. She received proposals for several roles, including: digital marketing intern at a furniture company, part-time marketing executive cum store manager, events and marketing specialist at a tech firm, and assistant to the strategic digital marketing director for international and Vietnamese markets at a fashion and pet perfume brand. Although she did not reach a final agreement due to salary expectations, the experience gave her valuable insights and expanded her career network.
Notably, Ngoc Anh’s humanitarian project – building a primary school in Dien Bien – drew the attention of multiple sponsors. It was the only school construction initiative among all social projects presented at Miss Vietnam Student 2024. This effort is part of the activities by Lua Am – a charity group founded by Ngoc Anh, which originated from a class project at FPT University. Starting as a course assignment, Lua Am has grown into a community of 20 members, including many FPT University students. Currently, the school construction project is in the field survey phase to determine a suitable site.
After the competition, Ngoc Anh plans to focus on completing her academic program to graduate early, while also developing her own fashion brand.