Panasonic enhance the scholarship program, offer more studying opportunities for Vietnamese talented students

Ho Chi Minh, September 27, 2022 – Today, Panasonic Vietnam has awarded 20 scholarship to the most excellent students across the country, marking the most number of students granted for one year througout 19 years implementation of the program.

There were total of 350 applications submitted by students from 65 universities in Vietnam. The 2022 program has first-time ever offered 20 set of scholarship to students that increased by 5 set compared to previously. After 19 years of implementation, Panasonic has supported more than 150 students with scholarship with total value as nearly 54 billion VND.

Mr. Marukawa Yoichi, General Director of Panasonic Vietnam shared: “2022 is a key milestone as the beginning of the next journey of Panasonic in Vietnam and we commit to contribute to the wellness of people and sustainable development society for the next 50 years. To realize that vision, we set Human resources is the core competence, for both company growth and sustainable development of society. Therefore, we strive to build up working environment at Panasonic, where employees are encouraged to develop themselves towards wellness both mentally and physically. At the same time, we wish to inspire future generations of Vietnam to join us in the journey for a brighter Vietnam’s future. They are the main reason that we continue Panasonic Scholarship program while generating new values for participating students each year.”

20 talented students across Vietnam have been encouraged with Panasonic scholarships

The scholarship 2022 offer talents students with financial support of VND 30 million for one school year. Within this program, students can participate in various training sessions that carried out Panasonic’s culture and identity to improve their soft skills such as communications, time management, critical thinking…. Moreover, Panasonic will offer practical opportunities to experience professional working environment and new technology through internship at Panasonic Vietnam Group companies.

Students joined together in soft skills training session with exciting experiences

Receiving scholarship from Panasonic, Pham Thieu Phuong Nhi, final year student of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology said: “For me, Panasonic Scholarship carries the value of the spirit of Dedication, which means recognition, commendation as well as faith in a young generation who is constantly improving themselves to continue to contribute to the society. With a profound message and special support, the Panasonic Scholarship is always a prestigious scholarship and the dream of every student.”

Another student, Nguyen Thai Tam, final year student of Can Tho University shared: “Besides financial aid to help me pay for my studies and register for professional courses, I will take advantage this support to plan the development of my cherished project about water supply system which applies technological techniques to rural areas, and moreover to contributing to join hands to build a sustainable in Vietnam.”

Get in touch with Panasonic's advance technologies during a factory tour

Setting its constant commitment to contribute to the sustainable development and prosperity of Vietnam through its business and corporate social responsibility activities, Panasonic prioritize its effort in Education and environment fields. The Japanese brand has carried out the “Panasonic Sustainable School” - is the evolution and inheritance of Panasonic Risupia Center Vietnam, which includes: STEM and STEAM Education, Environmental class, and the KWN Filmmaking Program, with the new direction and approach, by shifting from Facility-base to Online and On-site base activities.