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SMC AWARDS 20 SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AT VINH DAI SECONDARY SCHOOL

On the occasion of the 2026–2027 school year opening ceremony, Saigon Manufacturing and Trading Corporation Company (SMC), in collaboration with the Warm with Love Charity Club, awarded 20 scholarships to outstanding students facing difficult circumstances at Vinh Dai Secondary School, Vinh Chau Commune, Tay Ninh Province.

Spreading Kindness on the First Day of the New School Year

Amid the joyful and vibrant atmosphere of the 2026–2027 school year opening ceremony, representatives of SMC and the Warm with Love Charity Club visited Vinh Dai Secondary School in Vinh An Hamlet, Vinh Chau Commune, Tay Ninh Province, to present scholarships to students who have overcome difficult circumstances and achieved commendable academic results.



The program was a meaningful community initiative, reflecting SMC’s commitment to social responsibility and its care for the younger generation – students who are making continuous efforts to learn, grow and build a brighter future.
Speaking at the ceremony, the SMC representative expressed deep emotion at the opportunity to meet and encourage students living in a border area. Despite facing various challenges in their daily lives and learning conditions, the students continue to demonstrate a strong spirit of learning, perseverance and remarkable academic achievements.

20 Scholarships – A Source of Encouragement on the Journey to School

As part of the program, 20 scholarships were presented to outstanding students facing difficult circumstances.
Each scholarship included:
    + VND 1,000,000 in cash
    + 10 notebooks, 200 pages each
The total value of the program was VND 21,960,000.

While these gifts may be modest in material value, they carry a meaningful message of care, encouragement and trust from SMC and the “Am Tinh Yeu Thuong” Volunteer Club.
Through this program, SMC hopes to provide students with additional motivation to continue their studies, nurture their dreams and gradually overcome the challenges they face in life.

Continuing the Journey of Building a Better Future

The scholarship program at Vinh Dai Secondary School is part of the ongoing charitable journey of the “Am Tinh Yeu Thuong” Volunteer Club, which has continuously supported students in difficult circumstances across different regions.
To date, through various charitable programs, the Club has presented a total of 615 scholarships and gifts, with a combined value of VND 446,429,400, to students in need.
Each scholarship represents a story of compassion and sharing; each gift serves as a message of encouragement, inspiring students to move forward with greater confidence on their educational journey.
For SMC, giving back to the community is not simply about providing material support. It is also about sharing trust, inspiring hope and creating opportunities for a better future for the next generation. Sending a message to the students, the SMC representative encouraged them to always keep their passion for learning alive, continue making every effort and dare to pursue their dreams.
The challenges they face today may be difficult, but they can also become opportunities to develop resilience, determination and strength of character. SMC believes that knowledge is the key that can help students shape their own future and contribute to building a stronger and more prosperous homeland.
On the occasion of the new 2026–2027 school year, SMC wishes all teachers good health, continued passion and dedication in their noble profession. We also wish all students a joyful and inspiring school year, filled with hard work, academic success and achievements they can be proud of.