6,000 Student Volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City Support Exam Takers
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- Over 6,000 student volunteers in Ho Chi Minh City are supporting high school students during the 2026 graduation exams, marking the 25th year of the "Tiếp sức mùa thi" (Support During Exams) program.
- The program, which has a history of over 30 years, aims to provide practical assistance and encouragement to millions of students, helping them gain confidence for university entrance.
- Volunteers will be present at all exam sites, offering guidance and support, with a special focus on assisting students facing financial difficulties through scholarships.
Ho Chi Minh City is mobilizing over 6,000 student volunteers for the "Tiếp sức mùa thi" (Support During Exams) program, ready to assist high school students during the crucial 2026 graduation exams. This initiative, organized by the Vietnam Student Association of Ho Chi Minh City and the Student Cultural House, marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years under its current name and reflects on over 30 years of supporting students.
Nguyen Dang Khoa, Chairman of the Vietnam Student Association of Ho Chi Minh City, highlighted the program's long-standing commitment. Over the decades, millions of students have benefited from the volunteers' support, which has helped them approach university entrance exams with greater confidence. "In the coming days, the green volunteer shirts will be present at all exam sites in the city," Khoa stated. "Every dedicated instruction, timely support, and encouraging smile from our students will be a valuable source of motivation for the students entering this important exam of their lives."
In the coming days, the green volunteer shirts will be present at all exam sites in the city. Every dedicated instruction, timely support, and encouraging smile from our students will be a valuable source of motivation for the students entering this important exam of their lives.
Khoa urged volunteers to coordinate closely with local authorities to ensure effective support for examinees and to prioritize safety during all volunteer activities. Le Nguyen Nam, Deputy Director of the Student Cultural House of Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized the program's special significance this year, coinciding with 30 years of service. This year also marks the first time the program is implemented uniformly across three regions following administrative mergers, showcasing the adaptability and proactive spirit of Ho Chi Minh City's students.
Beyond direct exam-day assistance, the program is intensifying pre-exam activities and focusing on ongoing support for students. "The program is committed to mobilizing maximum resources to award practical scholarships, ensuring no student abandons their dream due to financial hardship," Nam added. The 30th iteration of "Tiếp sức mùa thi" aims to be a steadfast support system, bolstering confidence for the high school graduation exams.
The program is committed to mobilizing maximum resources to award practical scholarships, ensuring no student abandons their dream due to financial hardship.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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