A total of 160 students from families victimized by Agent Orange from northern provinces received scholarships uring a July 31 ceremony in Hanoi organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper and Hanoi Red Cross.
Tuoi Tre editor in chief Pham Duc Hai (L) presents scholarships to students on July 31 (Photo: Tuoi Tre)
Each student received a VND2 million (US$100) scholarship and presents from sponsors.
Speaking at the scholarship presentation ceremony, President of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (VAVA), Senior Lieutenant-General Nguyen Van Rinh, said the scholarships will support the students.
To date, Vietnam houses an estimated three million Agent Orange victims.
