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SCG Officially Kicks-off Sharing the Dream 2024 Scholarship, accelerating its 17-year Journey of Empowering a Green Generation – Build tomorrow together

Ho Chi Minh City, August 19, 2024 – SCG, in collaboration with the Central Youth Union and HCMC Student Assistant Center (SAC), today announced the launch of SCG Sharing the Dream 2024, which will award 100 undergraduate scholarships with a total value of 1.5 billion VND, to deserving students across Vietnam. Focusing on future-oriented fields, the scholarships will primarily support students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, environment, design, economics such as accounting, business administration, marketing. Marking its 17th consecutive year, this scholarship program reaffirms SCG’s unwavering commitment to its ESG 4 Plus strategy – core focuses that have guided the company for many years. The SCG Sharing the Dream scholarship aligns seamlessly with this ESG-centric vision, aiming to nurture Vietnam’s green generation and build a sustainable future by instilling these crucial values in the leaders of tomorrow. 

These days have seen a significant shift in the mindset of the youth. Beyond their resilience in overcoming challenges, young people are demonstrating a heightened awareness of their social responsibility, actively engaging in environmental and social projects to give back to their communities. 

Acknowledging the evolving landscape of awareness, the SCG Sharing the Dream scholarship program has advanced beyond providing mere financial support. It now encompasses a comprehensive suite of activities aimed at equipping students with critical ESG knowledge and skills. This holistic approach is designed to empower students with a strong ESG mindset, enabling them to realize their potential. By investing in their education and promoting a commitment to sustainable practices, SCG is cultivating a new generation of leaders prepared to advance Vietnam’s sustainable development and shape a responsible future.

Mr. Praween Wirotpan, General Director of SCG Vietnam emphasized, “The company’s commitment to leveraging our extensive expertise in ESG practices and collaborating with key stakeholders. Through these efforts, SCG aims to provide Vietnamese students with a strong foundation in green mindset and life skills, drawing upon its wealth of sustainable development experience and its network of specialists cultivated over many years. Our initiative strives to create a long-term platform for inspiration and training, fostering a proactive and responsible approach to enhancing the quality of life. By facilitating connection between students and SCG’s extensive resources and knowledge base, we aim to cultivate a generation that is environmentally conscious and equipped to promote Vietnam’s sustainable growth.”

The Central Youth Union, a key partner in this initiative, commends SCG for its pioneering approach to empowering future generations. Ms. Nguyen Pham Duy Trang, Secretary of the Central Youth Union, Chairman of the Central Council of Young Pioneers, stated, “ Central Youth Union and Central Council of Young Pioneers deeply appreciates SCG’s innovative scholarship program, which uniquely combines financial support with sustainable development education. We believe that this comprehensive scholarship will serve as a powerful springboard for students from challenging backgrounds, inspiring Vietnam’s young generation—the future leaders of the nation—to work hard in their studies, and develop strong moral character. These students will pioneer the building and innovation of the country, contributing to a prosperous, happy, and thriving Vietnam, in fulfilment of the great aspirations of President Ho Chi Minh and the enduring hopes of the Vietnamese people.” Moreover, the scholarship nurtures them to become responsible and environmentally conscious citizens, cultivating a generation of “green leaders” with the potential to drive a sustainable future in Vietnam.

In addition to financial assistance, the scholarship program features various extracurricular activities focused on the ESG concept. One of the main components is the ESG Ambassador competition, which challenges students to create inventive ESG initiatives that benefit their local communities in Vietnam. This competition not only encourages creativity and problem-solving skills but also prompts students to apply their ESG knowledge to real-world issues. The winning team will have the honor of representing Vietnam at the ASEAN regional competition, offering them a valuable international exposure opportunity.

Besides, the program includes interactive workshops led by industry experts, factory tours showcasing sustainable practices in action, and networking events with ESG professionals. These activities are carefully designed to provide students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to shape and develop a sustainable mindset.

Nguyen Duy Khang, a final year student majoring in Mechatronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University, who is an SCG Sharing the Dream 2023 scholarship recipient and one of top 4 winners in the ESG Ambassador with the project of developing an equipment to facilitate the blind people. “SCG played a crucial role in inspiring ESG principles, which directly influenced my project. The training sessions provided a foundation in ESG concepts, social responsibility and their practical applications. Factory tours demonstrated real-world implementation of sustainable practices and the environmentally conscious approach to product development. ESG camps offered an immersive environment for collaboration, idea refinement and how to carry out a community project by means of approaching experts in this field. Their support went beyond education – it was truly inspirational, showing how businesses can drive positive social change. I’m honored and excited to be selected as an ESG ambassador. ​​I strongly believe that the power of projects turning towards sustainability and community services will create positive changes. I’m eager to contribute to the advancement of ESG principles and learn about them from other experts in Thailand.”, he shared.

This long-standing commitment to education in Vietnam spans more than a decade and strongly affirms SCG’s efforts in contributing to building a greener and brighter tomorrow.

Students interested in applying for the SCG Sharing the Dream scholarship can submit their applications from August 16 to September 10, 2024. Detailed information about the scholarship and the application process can be found on the official website at https://scg.sac.vn/ . Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the website to learn more about the program and complete their submissions before the deadline.

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Some related images:

SCG Sharing the Dream 2024 scholarship continues to empower a green generation – build tomorrow together.

ESG Journey of SCG Sharing The Dream scholarship.

B-wing team leader – Duy Khang develops the obstacle warning device to facilitate the blind people.

Enzyme from organic waste project from SCG Sharing The Dream scholars.

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About SCG Sharing the Dream Scholarship

The SCG Sharing the Dream Scholarship has been the flagship corporate social responsibility program of SCG since 2007. During the past 17 years, the program has supported more than 5,600 scholarships for students nationwide, with a total value of scholarship, training, and gift of up to 40 billion Vietnam Dong. In line with SCG’s Passion For Better promise, the program has been restructured since 2018 with more ESG activities for students and a deeper involvement of SCG. 

The SCG Sharing Scholarship 2024 recruits outstanding students nationwide, with a particular emphasis on those majoring in science, technology, engineering, environment, design, economics such as accounting, business administration, marketing .

About SCG

SCG, one of the leading conglomerates in the ASEAN region, comprises several core businesses: SCG Cement and Green Solutions (SCG CGS), SCG Distribution and Retail (SCG D&R), SCG Smart Living (SCG SL), SCG Chemicals (SCGC), SCG Decor (SCGD), SCG Packaging (SCGP), SCGJWD and SCG Cleanergy. With more than 200 companies under its umbrella and approximately 57,000 employees, SCG began its business operations in Vietnam in 1992, creating and distributing innovative products and services to meet consumers’ current and future needs. 

Today, with 27 companies across Vietnam driven by over 16,000 employees, SCG offers a variety of premium products and services to the markets.

SCG Cement and Green Solutions provides a variety of cement-construction materials and green construction solutions. Prominent member companies such as Vietnam Construction Materials Joint Stock Company (VCM), Song Gianh Cement, and Buu Long contribute to this effort. SCG Green Choice certified green materials meet the needs of building houses in a safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly manner.

SCG Smart Living, which includes SCG Concrete Tile and Prime – Ngoi Viet, provides smart solutions developed to serve modern lifestyles, promoting energy saving, safety, hygiene, and health protection to customers. 

Besides, SCG Decor (SCGD) offers advanced technology ceramic tiles, water heater tiles, and bathroom equipment under the famous brand, PRIME.

Additionally, SCG Distribution & Retail supports business network expansion and supply chain management across cement, construction materials, paper, packaging, raw materials, and industrial supplies. Notably, SCG Home stands out in this regard.

In the chemicals business, SCGC offers a full range of petrochemical products, from upstream production of olefins to downstream production of three main plastic resins: polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. Additionally, it offers fabricated products such as pipes and fittings under notable industrial brands like LSP, Binh Minh Plastics, TPC VINA, and others.

In the packaging business, SCGP offers Packaging Paper, Fiber Packaging, Consumer and Performance Packaging (CPP), Foodservice Products, design, printing, and other diversified solutions under well-known brands such as Duy Tan, BATICO, SOVI, and others.

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