Draft support policy for technology students in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has prepared a draft policy that envisions providing monthly support allowances ranging from 3.2 million to 7 million VND to students studying in strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, logistics, and international finance.

The new policy draft prepared by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee aims to provide financial support to students and interns studying in priority fields. Accordingly, the support period is set at 20 months for vocational schools, 30 months for colleges, and 40 months for universities, while students transferring will receive support for 10 to 20 months. Individuals wishing to benefit from the fund must be city residents, study in fields supported by local institutions, and commit to working in the city after graduation. According to Education and Ministry data, a significant portion of candidates in the 2026 university entrance exams turned toward STEM fields.