The vision of the “Lighting Up Dreams” fund
For the past 18 years, VIDAN Co., Ltd. has established a scholarship fund named “Lighting Up Dreams” to support studious students, especially in areas affected by natural disasters. In November 2025, the program awarded 43 scholarships to students at Nguyen Thai Binh High School (Thang An commune) and 100 scholarships to students at Da Nang University.
43 scholarships in Thang An commune, Quang Nam
Time: Morning of November 10, 2025
Location: Nguyen Thai Binh High School – Thang An commune
Content:
Awarding 30 scholarships worth 1 million VND/scholarship to students with excellent achievements, winning prizes in the provincial excellent student exam and gold medals in the Quang Nam Newspaper Cross-Country Race 2024.
Awarding 13 scholarships to students whose homes were damaged in the recent floods
Total funding: 50 million VND
Mr. Le Anh – Deputy Director of VIDAN Co., Ltd. – shared that the fund has been maintained for 18 years to encourage the spirit of learning. The company commits to supporting at least 50 million VND each year for the school to consider awarding scholarships, to motivate students in the eastern Thang Binh area (now Thang An and Thang Truong) to strive for success.
100 scholarships for students of Da Nang University in flood-affected areas
Time: Afternoon of November 11, 2025
Location: Da Nang University
Target: 100 students from member schools, families heavily affected by the floods in October 2025. Da Nang University reported that over 800 students were affected, but the fund prioritizes the most difficult cases
Value: Each scholarship is worth 2 million VND, total funding 200 million VND
Associate Professor Dr. Le Thanh Bac – Deputy Director of Da Nang University – emphasized: this
is not only financial support but also a source of spiritual encouragement, affirming that the school, businesses, and the community always accompany students. Mr. Le Anh hopes that when successful, the students will return to help the next generation, continuing to spread the spirit of “the healthy leaves cover the torn leaves”
The story of a scholarship recipient
Ngo Thi Cam Thach (student at the University of Economics – Da Nang University) is one of the 100 students receiving scholarships. Her house in Dien Ban (Quang Nam) was swept away by floods; her father has passed away, and she and her sister live with their mother. Cam Thach plans to use the entire scholarship to buy back supplies and means of livelihood for her mother, while also sharing that she maintains a GPA of 3.86/4
The broad impact of the program
Spreading the spirit of sharing: The “Lighting Up Dreams” fund has become a symbol of community responsibility and sustainable investment for the younger generation
Contributing to stabilizing lives: The scholarships help students in flood-affected areas reduce financial burdens and focus on their studies
Encouraging the spirit of learning – overcoming difficulties: The program honors academic achievements and the spirit of overcoming challenges, while also providing motivation for students to continue striving.
A message of encouragement
“No matter how many times the storms and floods pass, the beloved Da Nang homeland – Central Vietnam will always have compassionate hearts, accompanying you on your journey of knowledge. One day, when you succeed, please return to continue passing on this flame of love and sharing to the next generations – so that the spirit of ‘the healthy leaves cover the torn leaves’ is always spread. Wishing you always strong, peaceful, and excel in your studies. Quang Nam – Da Nang is always proud of you!”
