Hanoi, July 14 -- The Government's Decree No. 179/2026/ND-CP, which takes effect on July 15, marks a shift from funding educational institutions to providing scholarships directly to students pursuing basic sciences, key engineering and strategic technology programmes, contributing to developing high-quality human resources in these fields. Under the decree, students admitted to eligible programmes who meet entrance score requirements or are directly admitted, and rank among the top 30% of entrants, will be eligible for Government scholarships. The scholarships will be renewed annually based on academic performance and conduct. The Ministry of Education and Training has issued the list of eligible disciplines covered by the policy. The sc...