On March 16, Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television (DNNRTV) in coordination with the Provincial Study Promotion Association held the 128th “Chap canh uoc mo” (Nurturing dreams) program, awarding a special scholarship to Phan Tran Minh Tri, a Grade 12 student of Binh Long High School for the Gifted (Binh Long school).
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| Phan Tran Minh Tri receives a VND 30 million scholarship from the Provincial Study Promotion Association. Photo: Phu Quy |
The story of the underprivileged student moved many attendees. With an outstanding academic record, including 12 consecutive years as an excellent student, runner-up in the school’s entrance exam, and currently serving as Vice President of the STEMY Club, Minh Tri has long aspired to become a physics researcher at the University of Science.
However, adversity has posed serious challenges as his graduation and university entrance exams draw near. His parents divorced when he was just eight months old. His mother later remarried, but misfortune continued when his stepfather suffered a severe traffic accident that required brain surgery, leaving him with a complete loss of cognitive ability.
The family’s only asset, an old house in Tan Quan commune’s Nui Gio hamlet, had to be mortgaged to cover medical expenses and repay bank loans. Hardship deepened in January 2026 when his mother was involved in another traffic accident, forcing her to stop working for an extended period, cutting off her already meager factory worker’s income. Over the years, Minh Tri has quietly relied on free school meals to continue his schooling.
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| Sponsors, volunteer groups, and clubs present meaningful scholarships, lighting the path of knowledge for Phan Tran Minh Tri. Photo: Phu Quy |
Moved by his circumstances and determination, the program connected benefactors to award Minh Tri scholarship support totaling more than VND 213 million. The organizing committee allocated the amount specifically: more than VND 13 million to cover his living expenses while his mother is off work recovering from injuries after the accident, and VND 200 million deposited in savings for him to use during his university years.
Overwhelmed by the generosity, Minh Tri shared emotionally: “I never imagined receiving such immense support. I promise to use every contribution wisely and remain determined to pursue my studies so as not to disappoint everyone.”
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| Teachers and students of Binh Long school present additional scholarships to Phan Tran Minh Tri at the event. Photo: Phu Quy |
Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Van An, Vice Principal of Binh Long school, emphasized: "Among the 128 scholarship-award editions of the program, five students from the school have received support. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to DNNRTV, the Provincial Study Promotion Association, and benefactors for sustaining a program of profound humanitarian value. This support is a solid foundation that gives young students confidence to soar in their pursuit of knowledge."
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| Organizers, sponsors, and the student's family share in the joy as poor student Phan Tran Minh Tri's dream takes flight. Photo: Phu Quy |
The success and strong impact of the 128th “Chap canh uoc mo” program once again highlight the enduring value of compassion within the community.
By Thu Hien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho
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