MOET Lists Scholarship-Eligible Fields in Basic Sciences and Strategic Technologies (Vietnam, June 2026)
MOET issued the official list of training fields eligible for monthly scholarship support under the national policy for basic sciences, key engineering, and strategic technologies.
MOET issued the official list of training fields eligible for monthly scholarship support under the national policy for basic sciences, key engineering, and strategic technologies.
What Changed?
Decision 1826/QĐ-BGDĐT identifies 111 training fields in 15 groups that qualify for scholarship policy under Decree 179/2026/NĐ-CP. The list covers areas such as biology, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information technology, mechanical engineering, electrical and telecommunications engineering, chemical and materials engineering, engineering physics, mining, construction, and related strategic fields.
Old System vs New System
The scholarship policy framework existed, but students and institutions needed the official eligible-field list to determine which programs qualified.
Eligible programs are now identified through MOET's official list, allowing institutions and learners to apply the scholarship policy to the specified fields.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students in listed fields can use the official list to determine whether their program may qualify for monthly scholarship support under the policy.
Parent / Family Impact
Families gain clearer information about which science, engineering, and strategic technology programs may receive state scholarship support.
School / Institution Impact
Universities must map eligible programs to the official list and support scholarship administration for qualifying learners.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Academic staff in listed fields may see increased student interest and institutional attention to eligible programs.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-26: decision issued
- 2026-07-15: related scholarship decree takes effect
- 2026-09-01: scholarship disbursement period begins under the policy framework.
What To Do
- Students and universities should compare program names and codes with the official list before preparing scholarship applications or institutional guidance.
What To Watch Next
Universities may publish program-level guidance and application procedures for students in eligible fields.
Global Context
The change signals Vietnam's policy focus on strengthening human capital in science, engineering, semiconductors, and strategic technologies.
Source Record
Source type: Decision
Source name: Government Policy Development Portal of Vietnam