United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network
A semester-long, campus-based leadership program on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where undergraduates plan and run social impact projects while meeting in person with a campus cohort.
Who can apply
Undergraduates aged 18 or over who stay enrolled for the whole program (Aug to Nov 2027) and are in good standing. Graduate students, and anyone graduating before 30 Nov 2027, are not eligible. Fellows must meet in person on campus at least eight times, and a campus needs at least eight selected Fellows to take part.
Benefit
Free of cost. Fellows get access to training, connections and recognition, and join a global community of changemakers.
Where
On campus at participating universities worldwide (in-person sessions)
Startup accelerator that funds companies, including idea-stage ones, in batches four times a year; the Winter 2027 batch runs January to March in San Francisco.
Who can apply
Full-time students can apply (the FAQ says so), but accepted founders must commit full time to the company during the batch. About 40% of funded companies per batch are just an idea. The batch is in person in San Francisco; the apply page states no country limit.
Benefit
YC invests in companies as soon as they are accepted (amount not stated on this page), plus weekly dinners, partner office hours, $12M+ in free credits and deals, and Demo Day.
Annual two-day global hackathon where teams use NASA open data to tackle space and science challenges. The 2026 event runs 14 to 15 November, in person or virtual.
Who can apply
Anyone interested in space and science, all ages and skill levels. Teams of up to six. Free to take part. Under 18s need a parent or guardian to register them. Choose a local event or the virtual Universal Event.
Benefit
Every project submitted earns a participant certificate; judges name 10 Global Winners each year.
Where
Online (virtual Universal Event) or a local event near you
A free one-year, web-based leadership program for young people aged 17 to 26 in developing countries, covering leadership, governance and entrepreneurship, with community projects at home.
Who can apply
Youth aged 17 to 26 living in least developed or developing countries, with a shown talent and passion for leadership, scholarship or innovation. Must be proficient in English and have a computer and internet access.
Benefit
Free for accepted applicants, fully supported by the Malmar Knowles Family Foundation. A year of shared study, community projects, certificates and awards, then membership of the Kectil alumni network.
Global Sustainability Challenge, a Stanford University initiative
Teams of one to six university students design, build and present real-world solutions in sustainable energy or adaptation and resilience; regional finals, then a global finale in Hangzhou.
Who can apply
Teams of 1 to 6 university students (undergraduate, graduate or PhD) from anywhere in the world, all disciplines; at least one team member must be 18 or older by 1 January 2027. Free to take part. Residents of Russia, North Korea and Timor-Leste cannot enter.
Benefit
Prize pool of more than USD 35,000 shared across the two themes, plus mentorship, visibility and possible follow-on support such as Stanford EcoGlobal.
A deep tech startup competition for early-stage teams, with an equity prize, investor access and a place in the Deep Tech Pioneers community; summit in Amsterdam in June 2027.
Who can apply
Startups from early development up to the start of scale-up (up to Series B), built on new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process, with a team of at least 2 people. Subsidiaries and spin-offs are excluded. The page does not mention students or country limits.
Benefit
A 200,000 euro equity prize from DeepBright Ventures, access to 350+ investors at Investor Day, recognition as a Deep Tech Pioneer and year-round investor and corporate connections. A separate prize exists for teams at pre-seed or earlier.
TikTok Shop's 18-month full-time graduate track in Southeast Asia: rotations across 3-4 e-commerce teams, structured training and an experienced leader supporting you in each rotation.
Who can apply
Graduate Development Program track: a bachelor's degree in any field with up to 1 year of full-time work experience as of the deadline. Applicants must be based in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia or another eligible Southeast Asia market. A separate track exists for Master's and MBA graduates.
Benefit
Permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package (no figures given), structured training, and a move into a new role in the TikTok Shop e-commerce team after the program.
Hansen Leadership Institute (funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation)
Three week, fully funded leadership program in the United States on mediation and international cooperation for young leaders from many countries. Runs June 29 to July 20, 2027.
Who can apply
People aged 20 to 25 on 1 July 2027 who have finished at least one year of college or university, or who graduated in 2025 or 2026. English is verified through an academic referee and no US visa is needed to apply. The pages give no country list, but the institute's mission centres on young leaders from regions of conflict, so selection may favor them. Fellows must attend the whole program.
Amgen Scholars Program (host institutions: NUS, Kyoto University, University of Tokyo, Tsinghua University, IIIT Hyderabad)
Eight to ten week summer research program for undergraduates at Asian universities, hosted at NUS, Kyoto, Tokyo, Tsinghua or IIIT Hyderabad, with a symposium and no citizenship requirement.
Who can apply
Undergraduates enrolled at a college or university in Asia (the UN list the page uses names Viet Nam under South-Eastern Asia, so students at Vietnamese universities qualify) who have finished at least their first year, are not graduating before the program starts and will resume undergraduate study afterward. Needs a strong academic record, English proficiency (for example TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 5.5) and an interest in a PhD. Any major may apply, and no citizenship or prior research experience is required.
Master's and doctoral students submit a written solution brief to win a funded trip to the 2027 St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland and a share of CHF 20,000.
Who can apply
Students enrolled in a master's level or higher programme at a regular university (one that also offers a PhD), born in 1997 or later, any field. Individual entries only; bachelor's students cannot enter. The page lists no entry fee.
Benefit
All-expenses-covered participation as a Leader of Tomorrow at the 56th St. Gallen Symposium (27 to 29 April 2027); the three best ideas share a CHF 20,000 prize fund.
Free international design award for student concepts; winners share a EUR 50,000 prize fund and are honored at a ceremony in New York in June 2027.
Who can apply
Currently enrolled at a university, or graduated no more than 2 years ago. Enter alone or in a team of up to 4 students (student ID needed); several concepts may be submitted. Entry text in English. Free of charge.
Benefit
All winners are considered for a share of the EUR 50,000 prize fund and gain international recognition; awards ceremony in New York City in June 2027.
A global startup competition with equity-free cash prizes, open to idea-stage, early-stage and growth-stage founders, with a bootcamp and live finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November 2027.
Who can apply
Open to founders anywhere, from idea stage to growth stage, with companies under 10 years old at the Global Finals. All team members must be 18 or older. Apply from the country where the business is or will be based. English is the official language. Students are not mentioned.
Benefit
More than 1 million USD in equity-free cash prizes across tracks. The top 250 join a virtual bootcamp; the top 100 finalists get investment opportunities, visibility, mentorship and market access. No application fee at any stage.
Deloitte Southeast Asia's 12-week internship for recent graduates, with placements including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and a chance to be considered for a full-time role afterwards.
Who can apply
Recent graduates with under 3 years of work experience who can commit to the full 12 weeks, are not holding another job and are eligible to work in the country they apply to.
Benefit
Hands-on work on real business challenges, learning directly from industry leaders, and a chance to be considered for a full-time role at the end.
Global VC Antler's Vietnam hub in Ho Chi Minh City offers pre-seed investment and a six-week Inception Residency in Singapore for founders building an ambitious idea.
Who can apply
Direct Investment Track: existing co-founding teams with a working MVP and early traction, open to any nationality with Vietnam as the base. Inception Residency: founders committed to a big idea. The page does not mention students; its FAQ says Antler backs founders from day zero, even before a product or paying customers.
Benefit
Pre-seed investment with follow-on funding, coaching, a co-founder matching network, 250,000 USD in technical credits and perks, and free office space beyond the residency. The page gives no pre-seed amount.
SEA Bridge Institute of Entrepreneurship (SEA Bridge)
An unpaid, fully remote 8-week summer fellowship placing students and recent graduates from across ASEAN in multinational teams on real cross-border venture and market-expansion projects.
Who can apply
Undergraduates, master's students or recent graduates (within 5 years) with strong English, available full-time for at least 8 consecutive weeks in the program summer. No prior startup experience needed. The 2026 cohort came from 24 countries and the page shows Vietnam among them.
Benefit
Not paid: no stipend or travel. Fellows get free access to the Global Venture Playbook course (valued at USD 1,500), a certificate, possible awards, an invitation to the Gen SEA Summit and a regional network.
Student-led cloud and AI communities on campus. Students can join a group or apply to start one and lead it as a Student Builder Group Leader.
Who can apply
Members must be 18 or older and enrolled at a post-secondary school. Leaders are post-secondary students who run a campus group. The page states no country limit.
Benefit
Leaders get AWS credits, AWS certification exam vouchers, swag and direct contact with AWS professionals.
Eight to thirteen week summer placement at CERN near Geneva for bachelor's and master's students in physics, engineering, computing or maths, with lectures and a daily allowance.
Who can apply
Bachelor's or master's students (not PhD) in physics, engineering, computer science or maths, with at least 6 semesters of full-time study done, still enrolled when summer starts, and good English. CERN's own page says all nationals may apply, but positions carry a tag for possible recruitment of non-Member State nationals, so check each one. No earlier summer student place and no more than 3 months worked at CERN.
CFA Institute (local rounds run by CFA societies and local hosts)
Student teams research an assigned listed company, write an equity research report and pitch it to finance professionals, moving from a local round to regional and global finals.
Who can apply
Full-time students of a participating university, in teams of three to five undergraduates or postgraduates. Not open to CFA charterholders, people who have worked in core investment management, or past entrants. Entry goes through a faculty advisor and the local host. The page states no entry fee.
Benefit
Mentoring by finance professionals and training in equity research; the global winning team earns a cash prize for its university (amount not stated).
VISI, Vườn ươm Khởi nghiệp Đổi mới Sáng tạo ĐHQGHN (VNU Innovation & Startup Incubator)
Hanoi startup incubator of VNU for student and alumni projects: 1-on-1 coaching, office space, AI cloud credits and 50 to 100 million VND in financial support.
Who can apply
Students or alumni of universities, of any age, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a wish to build their own business. Any field is open, with special interest in enterprise AI software, AI-native business models and AI robots. The page does not say VNU students only.
Benefit
Financial support of 50 to 100 million VND, 1-on-1 coaching, business model and company structure advice, help recruiting co-founders, office space, a business registration address, credits from AWS, Google Cloud, ByteDance, NVIDIA and Salesforce, and investor introductions.
Anthropic's student program: undergraduates lead a Claude Builder Club with workshops, hackathons and guest speakers; master's and PhD students have their own tracks. Paid stipend.
Who can apply
Students anywhere in the world can apply. You must be 18 or older and have work authorization in your country of study. The grad and PhD tracks may draw from a smaller pool of schools during the pilot.
Benefit
USD 3,600 cash stipend, workshops led by the Anthropic team and a network of students from around the world.
Cursor's student leaders run workshops, hackathons and meetups that help classmates build with Cursor, about five hours a week, with event funding and perks.
Who can apply
Must be a current university student, complete the Campus Lead application, accept the Code of Conduct and commit about 5 hours a week. The page names no country; its example events are at US universities.
Benefit
Paid trip to Cursor's San Francisco office for a kick-off, swag, travel reimbursement for one hackathon, early access to features, a private Slack, event funding and six months of Cursor Ultra.
MoMo's year-long student ambassador program in Vietnam: 50 ambassadors link MoMo with campus, create content and join AI skills and career workshops.
Who can apply
Students aged 18 to 25 at universities or colleges in Vietnam, any major. Must have a MoMo wallet with a verified MoMo Student Pass, an active Facebook, TikTok or Threads account, and no tie to a competing brand.
Benefit
Reference letter from a MoMo Senior Vice President, certificate, welcome kit and e-voucher, AI skills training, priority for internships and jobs at MoMo and partners.
A fully funded regional volunteering programme: ASEAN youth join workshops, then team up with civil society groups and social enterprises to run community projects in countries including Vietnam.
Who can apply
From the Cohort 6 call: aged 19 to 35, a citizen of an ASEAN Member State (Viet Nam is listed) living in a participating country, with some volunteering or organisational experience, able to travel within ASEAN and to communicate in English. Later cohorts may differ.
Benefit
Described as fully funded: travel to selected ASEAN countries, mentorship, upskilling sessions, a regional workshop, a community project with local partners, and an ASEAN network.
Backs individuals before they have a team or idea: an equity-free grant while ideating, then up to 250,000 USD once you form a company.
Who can apply
Aimed at building a company in the United States: EF is for individuals who have outperformed their peer group, built products, organizations or startups before, and have the ambition to build a company in the U.S. An idea or cofounder is not required. The page states no nationality rule and does not mention students.
Benefit
Equity-free grant while you ideate, up to 250,000 USD investment once you form a company, up to 5 million USD in follow-on funding, over 600,000 USD in credits, nine months of office space in London, Bangalore or San Francisco, and visa and relocation help.
Two month summer research fellowship at ETH Zurich's computer science department for bachelor's and master's students from around the world, with a CHF 4,000 stipend plus travel and visa costs.
Who can apply
Bachelor's or master's students anywhere in the world, except those enrolled at ETH Zurich, studying computer science or a close field (for example electrical engineering, maths or physics). Two years of study must be done by the start and graduation due in the year after the fellowship or later. Must be in Zurich for all of July and August; working English needed.
Pitch a research or innovation idea in three minutes at a local Falling Walls Lab; Lab winners reach the Berlin finale. For university students and early-career professionals; free.
Who can apply
Aged 18 or over, and either currently enrolled at a university or awarded a bachelor's degree up to 10 years ago, a master's up to 7 years ago or a PhD up to 5 years ago. First-time Lab participants only, one Lab per applicant, solo pitch. Free; applicants pay their own travel to a Lab.
Benefit
Each Lab winner joins a six-day trip to the Global Finale in Berlin with travel and accommodation covered, plus the Falling Walls Science Summit. The top three of 100 finalists win 1,000, 750 and 500 euros.
CMC Global's program to select and grow young tech talent, with a clear path from internship to official staff; roles in software, testing, data, cloud and AI.
Who can apply
Fresher-level tech candidates. The page says its published criteria (major, GPA, language, experience) are only a basis for assessment, not mandatory to apply; the entry test covers English (waived with TOEIC 650+ or IELTS 6.0+) and technical skills.
Benefit
Clear path from internship to official CMC Global staff.
Samsung Vietnam's student ambassador program: a year of workshops, product experiences and events for creative 18 to 25 year olds. The 2026 call sought 50 ambassadors.
Who can apply
For the 2026 call: ages 18 to 25 across Vietnam. Current students, alumni and earlier Galaxy Campus Friends could take part. Applicants need at least 1,000 followers in total across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, and members make content every month under a contract.
Benefit
A year with the latest Galaxy products, invitations to Samsung Galaxy launch events, skills and career coaching, a completion certificate, and a chance to collaborate or work with Samsung Vietnam.
GitHub's program for students who grow a tech community at their college. You apply with a form and a video resume; accepted students get training and an onboarding call.
Who can apply
Must be 18 or older, a GitHub user for at least six months, enrolled at a formal higher education institution with more than a year left before graduating, and verified through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. No country limit is stated.
Benefit
Invitations to Campus Experts training and an onboarding call once accepted. The page lists no other perks.
Two month summer research fellowship at NTU Singapore for bachelor's and master's by research students, with a SGD 5,000 stipend, housing, mentorship and masterclasses.
Who can apply
Bachelor's or master's (by research) students graduating in 2026 or 2027, preferably in STEM, with a good GPA and a strong interest in research and a PhD at NTU. This is the wording for the 2026 intake; the page gives no criteria for the next round. No nationality limit is stated. Applicants send English transcripts, a passport copy, a statement of purpose and a 2 to 3 minute video.
Benefit
A stipend of SGD 5,000, free on-campus housing (twin sharing), research mentorship from faculty, masterclasses, a poster presentation at the GCF Finale, and a certificate on completion.
Google's program for students who lead a Google Developer Group on Campus, a university-based community for student developers to gain hands-on experience and build skills for a tech career.
Who can apply
University students: Google's pathway page describes GDG on Campus as a university-based community group for student developers. These pages state no age, year-of-study, country or selection rules.
Benefit
Hands-on experience, skill building and a foundation for a tech career, according to the page. No stipend or other perks are listed.
Google Cloud credits by stage: 2,000 USD for pre-funded teams building an MVP, and 200,000 USD (up to 350,000 USD for AI-first startups) from seed to Series A.
Who can apply
Stage based. The pre-funded Start tier is for digital-native technology startups with a working MVP, a clear business model and plans to seek venture funding soon, founded within the last 24 months and without Google Cloud credits beyond the free trial. Applicants need a Google Cloud billing account ID and a business email matching the startup's public website domain. Students are not mentioned and no country limit is stated.
Benefit
Pre-funded Start tier: 2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits valid for 12 months, AI Studio free tier access, 12 months of Google Workspace Business Plus, 200 USD in Google Skills credits and partner perks. Seed to Series A startups can reach 200,000 USD, or up to 350,000 USD for AI-first startups.
Free 24-hour student hackathon in Singapore with no set theme, run by NUS Hackers. The page says it returns in January 2027.
Who can apply
Open to all students, from primary school to graduate level; international participants may apply. Hack solo or in teams of up to four. Free. Applications are reviewed and not every sign-up is accepted. Graduate students and graduates can join but cannot win prizes.
Benefit
Gadget prizes: the previous page listed AirPods Pro for the top 8 teams and a Raspberry Pi 5 for best hardware hack, with each member of a winning team getting one prize. 2027 prizes are not stated yet.
Endava's ten-week full-time onsite internship in Ho Chi Minh City: real client projects in agile Scrum teams, mentor support and workshops, with possible full-time roles after.
Who can apply
Third- and fourth-year students and recent graduates in IT, computer science or software engineering related fields, comfortable working in English.
Benefit
A mentor throughout, technical workshops and 'Pass-It-On' knowledge sessions, and a path to full-time roles. The page states no allowance.
Katalon's six-month internship for top Vietnamese students, working on real product projects in Ho Chi Minh City with on-the-job training and mentoring.
Who can apply
Top students in Vietnam and Vietnamese students studying overseas. The page states no year of study, major or GPA bar.
Benefit
Paid internship with competitive compensation and benefits from day one, mentoring from experienced staff, and ownership of real product work.
KPMG Vietnam internship recruitment for the 2027 intake, with roles in Audit, Tax, Legal and Deals (M&A Tax), opened in two application phases.
Who can apply
Students in their final year and recent graduates; for the 2027 intake the graduation month must be no later than September 2027. The FAQ says any academic background is considered.
Benefit
A standard allowance is paid during the internship, and the program offers permanent graduate roles to final-year students and recent graduates.
Teams of three answer a yearly L'Oréal innovation brief with a slide deck and a short video; top teams pitch at local finals and winning teams are invited to Paris.
Who can apply
People under 30; the L'Oréal pages say no prior experience or specific background is needed. Teams of three on the Brandstorm platform; your country of residence sets the local round, and Vietnam is on the 2026 country list. No entry fee is stated on the pages read.
Benefit
Local winners are coached by L'Oréal experts and pitch at L'Oréal HQ in Paris with travel costs covered; the main prize is a job at L'Oréal and a professional mission in Paris.
L'Oréal's graduate Management Trainee programme: a permanent job with at least three rotations, run in over 40 countries, and you can apply to any country where L'Oréal operates.
Who can apply
Graduates. The page text read lists no degree, GPA or work-experience limits. You may apply in any country where L'Oréal operates, to a maximum of three jobs within a rolling 30 days.
Benefit
Permanent full-time role from day one with at least three strategic rotations; pay is aligned with local market standards (no figure given).
A two-year paid, full-time fellowship: after 6 to 8 weeks of training, young people from any field teach and run community projects in public schools.
Who can apply
Young people from any field; no teaching experience needed. Applicants who have not graduated yet can apply and must supply the degree in July of the application year. Applicants abroad can apply but must be in Vietnam before the summer institute. Fellows cannot choose their placement.
Benefit
Paid full-time role for two years with salary and insurance. During the training institute, housing and travel are covered, with training and lunch allowances. Also help with teaching-certificate exam costs and the Teach For All alumni network.
Open source mentorship: work with a mentor on an open source project, get evaluated along the way, and receive a country-based stipend and a Letter of Completion.
Who can apply
Anyone at least 18 by the program start who is not a past or current Linux Foundation mentorship participant, is allowed to work in the country where they will take part, applies as an individual, has no employer or contract duty that blocks participation, and meets each program's own prerequisites. People living where participation is legally prohibited cannot join. The rules mention no student status or nationality requirement, so undergraduates can apply.
Microsoft's startup program gives Azure credits and technical and go-to-market support to software startups. Credits are available right away while eligibility is verified, and can grow with usage.
Who can apply
Set at company level: a for-profit, privately held company with its own software product or service, based in a country where Azure is available, below Series C, and under 350,000 USD of past free Azure credits. The page does not mention students.
Benefit
Startup credits usable on Azure right away, rising to up to 150,000 USD over time as progress and usage are verified; investor-network-backed startups may unlock more. Includes technical guidance and go-to-market help.
Microsoft's community for students who want to grow with its technology. Sign up, complete activities like posting content or running learning events, then unlock software and Azure credits.
Who can apply
Any student, in any degree field and at any level, including 2-year and 4-year universities and part-time study. The page lists no country limit. Registration only, no application.
Benefit
Once onboarded: Microsoft 365, Visual Studio Enterprise, USD 150 of Azure credits each month, badges and swag. Also short rotations with Microsoft teams.
Twelve week remote program where developers contribute to real open source projects from partner companies, with mentors, a small peer pod and an educational stipend.
Who can apply
Anyone 18 or older living outside a US-embargoed country who can code in at least one language, speaks proficient English, can give about 20 hours a week and has joined at least one MLH hackathon or Global Hack Week. Students and non-students can apply. The Production Engineering track needs residence in the US, Canada or Mexico.
Benefit
Educational stipend or university credit depending on the program (amount not stated), professional engineers as mentors, and a small pod of peers.
Notion's program for students who teach Notion at their university and build a user community on campus, with events like template build-a-thons and workshops.
Who can apply
Students at universities, worldwide, as the page puts it. No other criteria, year of study or country list is stated.
Outreachy (a diversity initiative of Software Freedom Conservancy)
Paid, remote three month internships on open source projects (code, design, documentation, research and more) for people underrepresented in tech where they live. Runs twice a year.
Who can apply
Open to applicants around the world, students and non-students, 18 or older, who face underrepresentation, systemic bias or discrimination in the tech industry where they live. Must be able to work 30 hours a week, not be a past Outreachy or Google Summer of Code intern, and not hold a full-time job. Students need 42 consecutive days free of classes and exams.
Benefit
A stipend of USD 7,000 in total for the 3-month remote internship, working with a mentor on an open source project.
Two ambassadors per campus run workshops, build nights and a demo day to help classmates build real projects on Solana, about 4 to 6 hours a week.
Who can apply
Aged 18 or older, enrolled as an undergraduate and graduating after December 2026, free 4 to 6 hours a week from September to December, and not a formal ambassador for a competing chain or company. No Solana or crypto experience needed.
Benefit
Semester stipend paid in USDC, event funding and merch, a perks bundle (RPC, AI, data, tooling), training and playbooks, and access to the Foundation and Superteam. Top leads can go to Breakpoint or Accelerate.
Twelve-week paid, full-time tech bootcamp from NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam, built around technical mastery and essential soft skills, powered by NAB Tech Academy.
Who can apply
Final-year students, graduates and career changers.
Benefit
Paid, full-time program; the page does not give the pay amount.
Where
Vietnam (NAB centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)
Free online course from Y Combinator partners on starting a startup, with weekly progress updates and a co-founder matching tool. Self-paced, about seven weeks.
Who can apply
Anyone at the early stages of building a startup, turning a side project into a company, or curious about becoming a founder. No country or age limit is stated.
Benefit
Free course taught by Y Combinator partners, a weekly progress update tool and access to YC Co-Founder Matching.
Annual team hackathon hosted by Swinburne Vietnam, open to students of other universities worldwide, using AWS cloud and AI. The 2026 edition applications closed on 15 January 2026.
Who can apply
Teams of 3 to 5 students. Open to Swinburne students on all campuses and to students from external universities worldwide; technology majors preferred, other relevant fields welcome. Each person may join only one team. Free: no registration fee.
Benefit
Certificates for all teams and prizes for the top 5 (1 first, 1 second, 1 third and 2 consolation prizes), plus mentoring, workshops and AWS hands-on experience. Prize amounts are not stated.
Ministry of Education, Taiwan (with host universities)
Internships in Taiwanese labs, companies and schools for international students, backed by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, with a monthly scholarship of at least NTD 15,000.
Who can apply
Open to international students from around the world. For the scholarship you need at least a high school diploma (PhD holders are not eligible), must not be studying in Taiwan now, and must hold a nationality other than Taiwan (ROC) or the PRC, including Hong Kong and Macau. Others may join at their own cost with the program chief's approval. Each host program sets its own application process and timeline.
Free international design competition for students in product, visual, digital animation, architecture and landscape, and fashion design; cash prizes per category. The 2026 theme was Resilience.
Who can apply
Current students of senior high schools or higher education institutions worldwide, under 30 (2026 rules: born after 27 April 1996). 2026 graduates and newly enrolled students also eligible. Student ID or proof of enrolment required. No registration fee.
Benefit
Cash prizes with certificates: the awards page lists a top amount of NT$400,000 (about US$13,000), then per category gold NT$250,000, silver NT$150,000 and bronze NT$60,000.
Free global awards for undergraduate coursework: submit a graded paper or project in English; Global Winners receive a Gold Medal and a funded trip to the Global Summit.
Who can apply
Undergraduates in the final or penultimate year of a bachelor's degree, or graduated within the last year, at any university anywhere. Part-time students once two-thirds of coursework is done. Coursework graded A or equivalent, in English. Free to enter; some categories accept group work.
Benefit
All winners get a certificate and publication in the Undergraduate Library. The 25 Global Winners also get a Gold Medal, fully funded travel and a free ticket to the annual Global Summit.
SmartOSC's IT fresher program: fully funded training, a monthly allowance, and real projects for global clients, covering developer, tester, data and security tracks, with a path to staff.
Who can apply
Third- and fourth-year university students or new graduates who like IT and study a related field. Individual roles add their own conditions; the Tester role asks for a one-year commitment after training.
Benefit
Training costs covered, a monthly allowance by ability (up to 6,000,000 VND on the Tester track shown), work on projects for large international clients, and a chance to become staff.
Prudential Vietnam's young-talent program with two routes: Management Trainee for cross-department experience, and Functional Trainee for deep specialist skills over four to four and a half years.
Who can apply
New graduates or people with under 2 years of work experience, a GPA of 7.0/10 or equivalent, strong English and Vietnamese, and leadership shown in the application and selection.
Benefit
Strategic projects with direct coaching from senior leaders (Management Trainee) or a tailored specialist path with structured training and real projects (Functional Trainee).
Online global case competition where student teams solve a real business growth challenge with data analysis and storytelling, in separate undergraduate and graduate tracks.
Who can apply
Teams of 3 to 5 students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, including MBA and PhD, who are currently enrolled at a higher education institution anywhere in the world. Teams may mix fields of study or universities.
Benefit
A share of 14,000 USD in prizes, plus a free thinkcell license for all participants.
Free student program: build AI agents on monthly bounties for credits and gift cards; top campus builders are invited to become Campus Leads with an event budget.
Who can apply
Any currently enrolled student, anywhere in the world; signing up is the whole application. An eligible academic email (the page lists .edu.vn for Vietnam) gives the automatic $35 wallet credit. Campus Lead is by invitation from the campus leaderboard.
Benefit
Free credits, gift cards for approved builds, a public leaderboard and monthly office hours. Student Builders get a LinkedIn certification; Campus Leads get a paid event budget and internship priority.
TMA Industry Internship gives IT students hands-on experience of project-based work, many skills and technical courses, and lively extracurricular activities.
Who can apply
Students from year 3 who can intern full-time for at least 3 months; the page frames the program for IT students.
Benefit
Real project workflow experience, many skills and technical courses, extracurricular activities; the Batch 50 notice adds large-scale real projects, mentors and full working equipment.
Where
Ho Chi Minh City or Gia Lai (the application form offers either, or all)
Two-year Central Retail Vietnam program that rotates high-potential young talents through key business functions, with mentoring and a six-month work stint in Thailand.
Who can apply
Fresh graduates or young professionals with under 3 years of work experience. The page also lists a passion for retail, comfort in a fast-paced setting, strong analytical thinking and a constant-learning mindset.
Benefit
Two years of rotations across key business functions, direct mentoring from senior leaders and six months of international work exposure in Thailand.
VSCC organising committee, backed by VILAS (Vietnam Logistics and Aviation School)
Student teams run a simulated company on The Fresh Connection supply chain game, each member playing a department VP; top teams qualify for the Global Student Challenge.
Who can apply
Students aged 18 to 24 who have not graduated or have under two years of work experience, including Vietnamese students abroad and foreign exchange students in Vietnam. Register alone (organisers pair you into a team) or as a team. The page states no entry fee.
Benefit
Gold, Silver, Wildcard Champion, Wildcard Runner-up and Bronze teams enter the Global Qualification Round of InChainge's Global Student Challenge; no team is cut mid-way. Cash prizes are not stated.
Twelve-month graduate talent program at Vinamilk's Ho Chi Minh City head office, with real projects, learning from senior leaders and specialist training.
Who can apply
Young talents with under 2 years of full-time work experience, a cumulative GPA of 7/10 or higher (or equivalent), available to start full-time in October 2026.
Benefit
Competitive total rewards package, an exclusive development journey with tailored learning, and exposure to Vinamilk's senior leaders.
Where
Ho Chi Minh City (Vinamilk head office, 10 Tan Trao Street)
VNPT's biggest yearly fresher program for IT students nationwide: paid training from day one, free technical and soft-skill courses, mentors, and a route to permanent roles.
Who can apply
Final-year students in IT or related majors at regular universities, or graduates within one year; GPA at 'good' (khá) level or above; no experience needed.
Benefit
Pay of up to 10 million VND a month depending on role, from the training period; free professional and soft-skill courses; mentoring; a chance at permanent hiring.
Where
Vietnam (the application form lets you pick a province, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang)
VNPT's biggest yearly internship program for IT students nationwide: real projects, tracks in programming, testing, AI and data, and security, and a path to the Fresher or staff rounds.
Who can apply
Final-year or second-to-last-year students in IT and related majors; part-time or full-time, at least 5 sessions a week.
Benefit
Training and work on the group's large projects, in-depth technology training, and a chance to join Fresher or staff hiring after a good result. The page lists no allowance.
Teams of five university students from at least three disciplines and two institutions design circular-economy products or services; four phases, with USD 65,000 in cash prizes.
Who can apply
Team competition only: exactly five students currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate programmes anywhere in the world, from at least three academic disciplines and at least two institutions; full-time enrolment through the competition. The pages read mention no entry fee.
Benefit
USD 65,000 in total cash prizes: first place USD 30,000, second USD 20,000, third USD 10,000.
Wolfram's unpaid student ambassador program: students host workshops, clubs and hackathons and write computational essays to teach others Wolfram technology, with mentorship from a program coordinator.
Who can apply
Full-time college students (undergraduate, master's or PhD) with working knowledge of the Wolfram Language, plus exceptional high-school students. Applicants from any location are welcome but must be proficient in English. Most schools get one ambassador.
Benefit
Unpaid. Mentorship from a program coordinator, workshops, roundtables with Wolfram developers, a Slack group, a global peer network and chances at internships, jobs or Summer School TA roles.
A one-week program that brings ten early builders together with founders of large companies, with an optional $10,000 investment.
Who can apply
Technical builders of any age with a side project or startup. College students, high school dropouts and people with full-time jobs have joined. No company or team is needed, and you can be based anywhere.
Benefit
Optional $10,000 investment that converts to stock at your next priced round; you can also join without taking money. Mentoring from founders of large companies.
Where
Mostly online; the last day is in person in San Francisco or New York
Zed's program for students to start a builders' community on campus, run hackathons, demo nights and meetups, and join a global network of Zed leaders.
Who can apply
Enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program, and committed to hosting at least three Zed events a year with Zed's help. The page states no country limit.
Benefit
Event sponsorship budget, private community space with the Zed team and other leaders, speaking opportunities and AMAs, badges, mentorship and merch.
Where
At your campus, with a global leader network
Deadline
Program images come from each organizer's own site.
Two year accelerated finance programme at Sea, the group behind Garena, Shopee and Monee, with four 6 month rotations within Sea Finance, based in Singapore.
Who can apply
Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data, AI or a related field. 0 to 2 years of full time work experience as of 31 October 2026. Degree completed by July 2027 and able to join full time by August 2027.
Sea's 2-year management associate program for graduates: four 6-month rotations in either Shopee and Monee or Garena, with direct mentoring from senior management. Based in Singapore.
Who can apply
Prospective and recent graduates with a recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline and 0 to 2 years of full-time work experience as of 31 October 2026. Degree completed or on track to be completed by June 2027.
Benefit
Rotations across Sea's core businesses with direct mentoring from senior management and global exposure through local and overseas rotations.
Fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation: international airfare, room and board and all program costs. Participants pay only passport fees and spending money.
Financial support is part of the program but details vary by host institution, and the page gives no stipend figure. Travel to and from the August symposium, plus room and board there, is covered.
Where
Asia, at the chosen host (Singapore, Japan, China or India)
Yearly data analytics contest by the ASEAN Foundation and SAP for ASEAN students aged 18 to 30. Teams of two present a storyboard built in SAP Analytics Cloud.
Who can apply
Nationals of ASEAN countries (Viet Nam included), aged 18 to 30, in full-time study at a university or polytechnic in the 11 ASEAN countries, or graduates at least 1 year out. Teams of two with the same nationality. Past regional finalists and national top 3 are excluded. Finalists must be able to travel for the regional final. The pages read mention no entry fee.
Benefit
Cash prizes for the three winning teams at each national final (the page shows two different totals, USD 2,400 and USD 1,400); the page also reports a regional final and one ASEAN champion.
Where
Online entry; national finals in each ASEAN country; regional final in a host city (2025: Kuala Lumpur)
A free six-week online leadership program from the Aspire Institute, with live masterclasses and a worldwide peer cohort.
Who can apply
Ages 18 to 29, enrolled in or graduated from a university program, and from a limited-income background or first in the family to attend university. Self-identified, no documents required.
Benefit
No tuition or application fee. Weekly live masterclasses with faculty or industry leaders, a global cohort and alumni network, and a free certificate of completion.
Free startup credits from Amazon Web Services. Self-funded founders can apply for the Founders tier, starting at 1,000 USD in credits and rising to as much as 5,000 USD.
Who can apply
Startups that are pre-Series B and founded in the last 10 years, with an AWS account on a paid plan. The Founders tier is for bootstrapped or self-funded companies. The page does not mention students and states no country limit.
Benefit
Promotional AWS credits: the Founders tier starts at 1,000 USD and can reach 5,000 USD. The Portfolio tier offers up to 200,000 USD but needs an Org ID from an accelerator, angel or VC.
A subsistence allowance of CHF 94 per calendar day, health insurance, a lecture programme, help finding accommodation, and in some cases travel expenses to and from Geneva.
Seven and a half week research placement at DESY in Germany for physics, science and computing students, with free housing, a daily salary and partial travel costs.
Who can apply
Students in physics, related natural sciences or computing who have finished three years of full-time university study and are about to get a bachelor's degree or are in a master's programme, enrolled for the whole program, with good English and basic computing skills. People with a master's already, past DESY summer students and students at Russian or Belarusian universities cannot apply. No other nationality limit is stated. These conditions are the 2026 ones; the page says the 2027 programme is in preparation.
Benefit
A salary of EUR 28.50 per day, free accommodation in the DESY hostel for the whole program, at least partial reimbursement of travel costs, lectures, and a certificate worth 10 ECTS points.
Student startup competition: teams of 2-4 pitch for-profit ventures that support a UN Sustainable Development Goal, with $1M in seed funding for the winner.
Who can apply
Teams of 2-4 students from almost every country, aged 18 or older and enrolled in a degree-granting program when they register. The venture must be for-profit and support at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. All submissions must be in English.
Benefit
The winning team gets $1M in seed funding (the foundation takes a stake, typically 10%). All participants get mentorship, perks, scholarship opportunities and a global network.
Where
Campus or online qualifiers worldwide; accelerator in London
Fellowship and grant program launched in 2018 for entrepreneurs; grants go to people around the world, with dedicated support for projects focused on India, Africa, the Caribbean or Ukraine.
Who can apply
All applicants must be 13 or older. Grants go to thinkers and doers around the world; the page mentions no student or country restriction.
A stipend of CHF 4,000 for housing and living costs, travel and visa expenses covered (travel claimed back against receipts), and a room in a student house.
FPT talent internship in AI, cloud, cyber security and quantum for strong year-3 to final-year students, with real projects, expert training and scholarships up to 2 billion VND.
Who can apply
Outstanding students from year 3 to final year with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 or equivalent or higher, in IT, computer science, AI, data science, information security, information systems, applied math-informatics, physics or similar majors, in the Hanoi area.
Benefit
Scholarships worth up to 2 billion VND in total, real projects, in-depth training by FPT technology experts, and a chance to present ideas to company leaders.
Trung tâm Phát triển Khoa học và Công nghệ Trẻ, Sở Khoa học và Công nghệ TP.HCM (Thành Đoàn TP.HCM)
National award for student research and creative projects from universities, colleges and academies across Vietnam, judged in semi-final and final rounds with presentations before science panels.
Who can apply
Students with a research or creative work who are studying at universities, colleges and academies in Vietnam. Individuals or groups may register one or more works. Each school runs a first selection before sending works on. The page states no fee.
Where
Vietnam (organised from Ho Chi Minh City; online topic submission)
Three-year global traineeship with two 18-month roles in your home country in sales and marketing, supply chain, IT, HR or finance, plus a worldwide trainee cohort.
Who can apply
Fresh graduates (no work experience needed) with at least a bachelor's degree and fluent English, who are studying in, or recently finished studies in, the country where they apply.
Benefit
Onboarding week at the Netherlands HQ with the global cohort, a group trip to Malaysia after the first rotation, and a virtual learning journey with trainees worldwide.
Where
Your home country (page sits on the Viet Nam section of the site), with an onboarding week in the Netherlands
Global online mentoring program where newcomers to open source work 12 or more weeks on a programming project with an open source organization and receive a stipend.
Who can apply
Anyone at least 18 years old at registration who is a student (any level, so undergraduates qualify) or an open source beginner, is allowed to work in their country of residence during the program, and lives in a country not embargoed by the United States.
Benefit
A small stipend (the page gives no amount) and guidance from mentors at the open source organization.
Southeast Asia accelerator investing 150,000 to 500,000 USD in founders at any stage, even just an idea; four-day in-person orientation, then a remote program.
Who can apply
The company must be based in Southeast Asia or focused on a Southeast Asian market. All stages are welcome, including just an idea; solo founders are accepted and no degree is needed. The FAQ says Iterative does not invest in founders who are not full-time on the startup, which rules out combining it with study or a job. Incorporation is needed to get funded, not to apply.
Benefit
Investment of 150,000 to 500,000 USD paid in full on admission through a post-money SAFE for roughly 10 to 15 percent of the company, with no program fee, founder-led support on the idea and introductions to investors in Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley.
Where
Southeast Asia (four-day in-person orientation, then a fully remote program)
A stipend set by country of residence: USD 1,600 for Vietnam for programs starting on or after 1 July 2026, paid after the second and final evaluations and depending on progress. Amounts vary by program. A digital Letter of Completion at the end.
MobiFone's yearly IT fresher program: students learn on the job in Hanoi, working on live systems under engineer mentors, with a possible route to staff.
Who can apply
IT students from the third year up, in IT and equivalent fields. The schedule is flexible for students still in school.
Benefit
Support or offer of up to 10 million VND depending on ability and involvement, training on the job by MobiFone engineers, and a head start toward permanent roles.
SAP's paid, multi-year work-study internship in Ho Chi Minh City: students work at SAP alongside their degree, with applications opening each January to March.
Who can apply
University students: the program is described as a student program that runs alongside studies. The Vietnam page lists no year of study, major or English requirement under its eligibility heading.
Benefit
Paid program with benefits; the page does not list amounts.
InnoEx, Hội Doanh nhân trẻ TP.HCM (YBA) và Investment Business Partners (IBP)
A six-month startup competition run from Ho Chi Minh City that takes projects from raw idea to finished product, with a Vietnam track, an international track, training and incubation.
Who can apply
Open to startups, businesses, and individuals or teams, with no age limit and no country limit. Idea-stage projects can register, but semi-finalists need a demo or prototype. The FAQ encourages an engineering student who asks about joining, though the rules do not list students as a category.
Benefit
Cash prizes across a Vietnam track and an international track (the site cites up to 5 billion VND and up to 100,000 USD, and another blurb says up to 10 billion VND), plus training, incubation activities and a showcase at InnoEx.
Where
Vietnam (semi-finals and grand final in Ho Chi Minh City); international track open worldwide
A monthly scholarship with a minimum of NTD 15,000 set by the Ministry (the actual amount is decided by each program director), seminars, Chinese language classes and cultural activities, and usually a place in a university dormitory.
Academia Sinica, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP)
Two month pre-doctoral research internship at Academia Sinica in Taipei or a partner university for overseas students; NTD 30,000 monthly stipend and half the airfare.
Who can apply
Overseas students in the final year of a bachelor's degree, master's students, and people who already hold a bachelor's or master's degree, so final-year undergraduates can apply. PhD students, past participants and current Academia Sinica employees or research assistants cannot. The page states no nationality limit.
Benefit
A stipend of NTD 30,000 a month before tax, half of the cheapest economy round-trip airfare from your hometown to Taipei (capped at NTD 15,000 when interns in a batch come from the same place), and affordable on-campus housing.
Where
Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (or a partner university)
A two-year program that gives young founders a $250,000 grant, with no equity taken, to build something new instead of finishing university.
Who can apply
Age 22 or younger and no university degree. Current students may apply, but a selected fellow must drop out to accept. Individuals can apply without a team; you need meaningful progress on a concrete vision, not a registered company. No country limit is stated.
Benefit
A $250,000 grant paid over two years; the foundation takes no equity.
Where
Online application; no need to move to San Francisco
A free, equity-free six-month incubator in Ho Chi Minh City for early-stage startups, with co-working space, workshops, mentors, an investor network and shared legal and HR services.
Who can apply
Startups that are building their MVP, testing product-market fit or preparing go-to-market. Remote teams are accepted. The page does not say whether students can apply or whether a link to UEH is required.
Benefit
Free of charge and no equity taken. Basic track of six months, with a 6 to 12 month extension for standout projects. Co-working space, training, mentoring, investor network, shared legal and HR services.
An annual 15-week incubation program for student founders: online idea-to-prototype phase, then in-person coaching for the top 20 projects, with free co-working space and mentors.
Who can apply
University students in Vietnam, all majors, with an early-stage idea, working solo or in a team. First-time founders are especially welcome.
Benefit
Free co-working space, workshops and training, a growth associate for each team, access to investors and mentors, certificates and extracurricular points, and a place in the UII startup community.
Where
Vietnam: online first, then in-person with UEH Institute of Innovation (Ho Chi Minh City)
Intensive three-month IT fresher programs at NashTech Vietnam (Rookie To Engineer and Business Analyst Fresher), with expert-led training, English and soft skills, and real global projects.
Who can apply
Rookie To Engineer: final-year students or recent graduates majoring in IT who can commit full-time for 3 months. Business Analyst Fresher: final-year students or recent graduates in any discipline, with fluent English or IELTS 6.0+. The page says no GPA or transcript is required.
Benefit
Three months of guided training from NashTech experts covering technical skills, English and soft skills, with real global project exposure.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Fully funded 2 to 6 month research internship at KAUST for STEM undergraduates and master's students, working on a faculty-led project. Applications are accepted year round.
Who can apply
Third-year or higher undergraduates and master's students in STEM, with a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4 (or equivalent) and proof of English. Recent graduates (degree finished within one year of the start) can apply. The page states no nationality limit. PhD candidates and KAUST students or alumni cannot apply.
Benefit
Fully funded: USD 1,000 monthly stipend, a private bedroom and bathroom, return airfare, and no application fee.
VPBank's young-talent program for strong students close to graduating and candidates with under a year of experience, reviewed in several batches during 2026.
Who can apply
Strong students close to graduating, or candidates with under 1 year of work experience.
Benefit
Training and development aimed at making participants specialists and key staff of VPBank.
VTI's internship for IT students: no experience needed, real projects for big clients in Vietnam, Japan and Korea, support of up to 6 million VND a month.
Who can apply
Third-year or final-year IT students with no work experience required; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred; students from HUST, UET, PTIT and FPT University are prioritised.
Benefit
Support of up to 6 million VND a month, real client projects, guidance from senior IT experts, and a path to permanent roles at VTI.
Where
Vietnam (the page lists Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City contact lines)
A year-long leadership fellowship for 18 to 26 year olds: a one-month community needs study, 10 days of in-person training, then ten months of project work with alumni mentors.
Who can apply
Young leaders aged 18 to 26 (measured at the program start) from anywhere in the world, who name a community issue in education, health or economic security. Fluent written and spoken English, internet access and eligibility for a US visa are required, and Fellows commit to the whole year.
Benefit
From the 2026 call: MCW covered economy flights, housing and three meals a day for the 10-day in-person program, plus travel between New York and Burlington. Passport and visa fees and in-country costs were not covered, and accepted Fellows paid a $100 refundable deposit. Alumni mentors support the project year.
Where
Virtual phases plus a 10-day in-person training (held in New York, NY and Burlington, Vermont, USA in 2026)
A 24-hour team programming contest for IEEE student members, held worldwide on 31 October 2026, with prizes for top teams including a trip to an IEEE conference.
Who can apply
Teams of up to three IEEE Student or Graduate Student members (at most two graduate students), each with an IEEE member as proctor. IEEE Student membership is required to register. The eligibility and rules pages list no entry fee.
Benefit
1st place: a trip to an IEEE conference of the winners' choice. 2nd place: US$400 per member. 3rd place: US$300 per member. Merchandise for ranks 4 to 20 and the top 3 teams in each IEEE region.
Where
Worldwide; each team competes from a local or online venue with a proctor
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Four to six month lab placement at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan for late-stage undergraduates and master's students in STEM, with allowance, flights and housing.
Who can apply
Students in the last two years of a bachelor's degree, master's students in any year, and people who already hold a bachelor's or master's degree. Students at universities overseas are accepted and the page sets no nationality limit. Current or former PhD students cannot apply. Enrolled students need their home university's approval.
Benefit
An allowance of 2,400 JPY per working day, one round-trip flight, furnished housing, help with the visa certificate and an OIST shuttle bus pass.
U.S. Department of State, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), administered by the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana
A five-week academic institute at a U.S. college for young Southeast Asian leaders, with leadership training, a study tour and community service, ending in Washington, D.C.
Who can apply
Vietnamese citizens living in Vietnam (or another ASEAN member state), aged 18 to 25 by the deadline (over-25s only if exceptional), who are current undergraduate or graduate students or graduated within the last 4 years. Needs strong English and J-1 visa eligibility. Not open to US citizens or permanent residents, US government staff or their immediate family, or earlier Academic Fellows. Selection favours little or no prior study or travel in the US.
Benefit
No cost to those selected, and the program pays visa fees. Five-week academic residency at a U.S. college or university, leadership development, a study tour and community service, ending in Washington, D.C.
Where
United States (a U.S. college or university, ending in Washington, D.C.)
