VÕ NGUYÊN CHƯƠNG

Vo Nguyen Chuong, born in 2007, currently lives with his family in Hamlet 2, Luong Tam Commune, Can Tho City. His household consists of five members: his father, Mr. Vo Van Dinh (born in 1974); his mother, Ms. Huynh Be Tam (born in 1973); his elder sister, Vo Thi Anh Thu (born in 2001), who has recently graduated from university but has not yet secured stable employment; and his youngest brother, Vo Minh Do (born in 2019), who is currently in Grade 1. The family was previously classified as a poor household by local authorities.

Chuong’s parents are farmers who rely on agricultural work and occasional daily labor. Their income is unstable and highly dependent on seasonal work. In addition to farm work, his mother sells drinks and sticky rice in front of their home in the mornings to supplement the family income. The average household income is approximately VND 650,000 per person per month (around USD 26 per person per month), which is only sufficient to meet basic daily needs.

Previously, the family lived in a severely deteriorated thatched house. In February 2025, they were fortunate to receive government support to build a charity house, providing them with more stable living conditions. However, financial difficulties remain significant, as Chuong’s sister is still unemployed, his youngest brother is of school age, and his parents’ working capacity is gradually declining with age.

Despite these challenges, Chuong firmly believes that education is the only sustainable path to changing his future and supporting his family. Throughout 12 years of general education, he consistently worked hard and maintained good academic performance. He is currently a first-year student majoring in Information Technology at Can Tho University.

To help cover his educational expenses and reduce the burden on his family, Chuong works part-time at a local restaurant outside of class hours. His income is approximately VND 100,000–150,000 per day (around USD 4–6 per day). This income helps cover part of his personal living expenses and provides modest support to his family; however, it is insufficient to cover long-term tuition fees and study-related costs.

The pressure of tuition fees once forced the family to consider borrowing from informal lenders, which carries significant financial risks and long-term consequences. Therefore, Chuong respectfully seeks the support of the Anh Duong Center to access an interest-free student loan, enabling him to continue his university education in a stable and sustainable manner.

The family kindly requests financial support of VND 10,000,000 per academic year (approximately USD 400 per year) so that Chuong can focus on his studies without the risk of interrupting his education due to financial hardship. Chuong commits to using the loan strictly for educational purposes and to studying diligently to honor the trust and support provided.