{"id":22309,"date":"2026-09-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/?p=22309"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:32:33","slug":"scholarships-at-top-20-uni-in-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/en\/scholarships-at-top-20-uni-in-us\/","title":{"rendered":"From Aspiration To Achievement: Winning Postgraduate Scholarships At Top 20 Universities In The United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have a dream of winning a scholarship for a Master&#8217;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 <strong>Institute of International Education and Global Engagement, Hoa Sen University<\/strong> is proud to host an exclusive dialogue session with <strong>Dr. Rachel Williams, Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Notre Dame<\/strong>, one of the <strong>Top 20 universities in the United States<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/09\/A1-Ngang-1.png\" alt=\"From Aspiration To Achievement: Winning Postgraduate Scholarships At Top 20 Universities In The United States\" class=\"wp-image-22311\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From Aspiration To Achievement: Winning Postgraduate Scholarships At Top 20 Universities In The United States<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;s most prestigious institutions, without filters, without intermediaries and without generalised advice that could apply to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-you-will-take-away-from-this-session\">What You Will Take Away From This Session<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#open-to-all-disciplines\">Open To All Disciplines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about-the-speaker\">About The Speaker<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#event-details\">Event Details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-you-will-take-away-from-this-session\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Will Take Away From This Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Building A Standout Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Decoding Your Funding Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preparing To Thrive, Not Just Arrive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"open-to-all-disciplines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open To All Disciplines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your background is in <strong>Economics, Social Sciences or STEM<\/strong>, the path to a <strong>postgraduate scholarship at a Top 20 US university<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-the-speaker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About The Speaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Rachel Williams<\/strong> serves as Director of Graduate Admissions at the <strong>University of Notre Dame<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"event-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date and Time:<\/strong> <mark>1:30 PM, Monday, 5th October 2026<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Venue:<\/strong> Room 705, Main Campus, 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc65 <strong>Capacity:<\/strong> Limited, to ensure the quality of interaction and the best possible experience for all participants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> Register now at:<\/mark><\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">forms.gle\/F58yMqywAWxtaYbR6<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not let your potential remain on the page as a draft. Join the <strong>Institute of International Education and Global Engagement, Hoa Sen University<\/strong> in building the future you have always envisioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Explore more<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/en\/international-exchange-students-hsu\/\">Nearly 40 International Exchange Students From 8 Countries And 4 Continents Choose HSU To Begin Their Exchange Semester Fall 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/en\/workshop-four-leadership-skills-en\/\">Workshop \u201cFour Leadership Skills Every Future Business Leader Needs\u201d: Equipping the Next Generation of Future Business Leaders with Essential Leadership Skills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/en\/hoa-sen-university-angelo-state-uni\/\">HOA SEN UNIVERSITY SIGNS PARTNERSHIP WITH ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (USA), EXPANDING INTERNATIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For more information about exchange programs, international events, or to connect with us, please visit the Institute\u2019s website or our Facebook Fanpage [Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hsu.iie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a>]. Alternatively, you can contact the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement directly at Room&nbsp;<strong>804<\/strong>, Hoa Sen University\u2019s main campus, 8 Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n Tr\u00e1ng Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, or via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/hsu-iie\/en\/orientation-day-2025-at-hoa-sen-university-embracing-multicultural-connections-in-a-global-academic-environment\/iie@hoasen.edu.vn\">iie@hoasen.edu.vn<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Written by: Ms. Nguyen To Quynh Ngan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Institute of International Education and Global Engagement<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have a dream of winning a scholarship for a Master&#8217;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. 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