Information on the Talent Development Program Scholarship Number 2026 (Google Career Certificates)
Building on the success of the program over the past three years, International University, VNU-HCM announces the 2026 Talent Development Program Scholarship, organized by the National Innovation and Creativity Center (NIC) in collaboration with Google, aimed at supporting the enhancement of human resources and the development of digital talents, with specific details as follows:
- Number and value of scholarships: A total of 500 scholarships, valued at 168 USD per scholarship (120 for VC-NLĐ and 380 for students/graduates).
- Eligibility: Staff – employees, students from all batches (priority given to students in their third and fourth years) currently working and studying at International University, VNU-HCM with the need to participate.
- Format: Online learning on the Coursera.org platform.
- Study duration:
– Learners may start studying from the time they receive the email invitation to enroll.
– Study duration is flexible according to each learner’s personal schedule.
– The time to complete one Specialist course and receive the certificate is 3-6 months, with an average weekly study time of about 10 hours (depending on the individual). - Scholarship eligibility criteria:
– Possess English language skills: Listening – Reading – Writing (to enroll in courses).
– Commit to participating and completing at least one Specialist course among the program’s Specialist courses by December 31, 2026.
- Benefits of participation:
– Free access to courses on the Coursera platform;
– Receive Google Career Certificates (Google Career Certificates) with global value.
– Opportunity to enhance knowledge in digital technology and English proficiency, develop self-learning and innovation capabilities.
– Help increase job opportunities and improve the quality of job application resumes for students.
– Access to the learning community and various support programs for learners such as soft skills enhancement programs, job fairs, and other benefits from the program throughout the study period.
- Course content: View at the website https://nhantaiso.nic.gov.vn/
- Scholarship withdrawal regulations:
From the time the scholarship is received:
– If the scholarship account is not activated within 15 days, it will be revoked.
– If no study is conducted within 30 days, it will be revoked.
– If one course segment in a Specialist course is not completed within 60 days, it will be revoked.
Scholarships that are revoked will not be reissued, and the scholarship will continue to be awarded to the next applicant in the priority order. To avoid falling into the category of revoked scholarships, register just enough according to your personal free time and try to complete all selected courses, avoiding registration for too many courses without enough time to complete.
- Scholarship registration form: https://forms.gle/ExQeUh6WXHHKSG4M9 (Registration from now until April 20, 2026).
Note: The number of scholarships available for the entire program is limited. Therefore, the program will email the scholarship to participants in the order of their registration list. Applicants who have registered but have not yet received a scholarship will be kept in the waiting list. When a scholarship slot is recovered according to the “Scholarship Recovery Regulation”, the school will email the notification and continue to grant the scholarship to the next applicant in the priority order.
10. In case of needing support, please contact:
Innovation and Technology Transfer Center– International University, VNU-HCM
– Room O2.303, International University, Thu Duc Campus
– Email citt@hcmiu.edu.vn.
