(VOVworld) - The first 30 Vietnamese students to receive New Zealand Scholarships for 2016 to study at top institutions on the Pacific Ocean island have been unveiled by Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning.

In making the announcement, Ambassador Manning said it’s important to give young Vietnamese people a deeper understanding of New Zealand culture because it’s crucial to the future of both nations. The New Zealand embassy is now accepting applications for future scholarship awards. More specific information can be found at http://www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/scholarships/eligible-countries/viet-nam.