From Aspiration To Achievement: Winning Postgraduate Scholarships At Top 20 Universities In The United States
You have a dream of winning a scholarship for a Master’s or PhD in the United States, but what you need right now is a clear and reliable roadmap through the complexities of the application process and the challenge of funding your studies. This month, the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement, Hoa Sen University is proud to host an exclusive dialogue session with Dr. Rachel Williams, Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Notre Dame, one of the Top 20 universities in the United States.
This is a rare and direct opportunity to hear from someone with deep, first-hand knowledge of the graduate admissions process at one of America’s most prestigious institutions, without filters, without intermediaries and without generalised advice that could apply to anyone.
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What You Will Take Away From This Session
Building A Standout Application
A sharp and distinctive personal application strategy is the single most important factor in winning over the most selective admissions committees. Dr. Rachel Williams will share directly what admissions committees are genuinely looking for, the common mistakes applicants make and how to build an application that accurately and compellingly represents your real value and potential.
Decoding Your Funding Options
Full scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantship positions in Teaching and Research are among the most valuable funding opportunities available to international applicants, yet many Vietnamese candidates have not been able to access them effectively due to a lack of information and a clear strategy. This session will provide a concrete and systematic guide to identifying, preparing for and applying to these funding sources with confidence.
Preparing To Thrive, Not Just Arrive
Studying in the United States is not only about getting through the admissions process. It is about integrating into and excelling within one of the world’s most demanding academic environments. Dr. Rachel Williams will share the preparation that goes beyond the application, equipping you to not only gain entry but to lead and thrive once you are there.
Open To All Disciplines
Whether your background is in Economics, Social Sciences or STEM, the path to a postgraduate scholarship at a Top 20 US university is open to those who prepare with purpose and act at the right time. This event is designed to deliver genuine value to candidates across all fields and at every stage of preparation.
About The Speaker
Dr. Rachel Williams serves as Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Notre Dame, United States, with direct responsibility for reviewing applications and selecting graduate students from around the world. With extensive experience in graduate admissions at one of the most recognised universities in the United States, Dr. Rachel Williams brings both academic depth and highly practical insight to everyone who attends.
Event Details
📅 Date and Time: 1:30 PM, Monday, 5th October 2026
📍 Venue: Room 705, Main Campus, 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
👥 Capacity: Limited, to ensure the quality of interaction and the best possible experience for all participants
👉 Register now at: forms.gle/F58yMqywAWxtaYbR6
Do not let your potential remain on the page as a draft. Join the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement, Hoa Sen University in building the future you have always envisioned.
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Written by: Ms. Nguyen To Quynh Ngan
Institute of International Education and Global Engagement
