On the morning of September 5, 2024, 20 outstanding students who received full scholarships to participate in the Specialists’ Community Action and Leadership Exchange (SCALE X) program, organized by Republic Polytechnic Singapore, embarked on their journey to the "Lion City." Among them were Tran Van Chinh (Faculty of English) and Hoang Nhat Anh Thu (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities), both exceptional students from the School of Language and Social Sciences at Duy Tan University.

SCALE X is a program designed for students from Southeast Asian countries with the aim of fostering leadership skills, enhancing integration abilities, and developing soft skills. The program also seeks to improve students' understanding, awareness, and problem-solving capabilities related to community issues. The program brings together students from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and especially Vietnam (Duy Tan University). It is conducted through a network of peers, with 60 ASEAN students and 60 students from Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic University working together for four weeks. The program includes classroom activities (lectures, workshops, project development, etc.) and hands-on experiences, such as field trips, exploring the heritage, culture, and tourism of Singapore.

Van Chinh and Anh Thu are two exemplary students who are part of the Top 15 Student Ambassadors of DTU 2024 and have actively participated in international student exchange activities such as Incite Summer and P2A Journey. After overcoming many challenging and rigorous interview rounds, Van Chinh and Anh Thu succeeded in earning these prestigious scholarships. Tran Van Chinh shared: "When I was young, I had a strong desire to explore new horizons and discover new cultures. I am fortunate that today, that dream has come true. Receiving the SCALE X scholarship, I felt a deep sense of joy and surprise, creating an overwhelming feeling of fulfillment. I am grateful to the university for providing students with such an amazing opportunity."

The program not only offers students the chance to learn and exchange professional knowledge but also provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills, solve community issues, and explore the culture of one of the most modern and developed countries in Southeast Asia. The total scholarship value is 20 million VND per student. This will undoubtedly be a valuable journey, allowing students to gain experience and knowledge that they can apply to their future lives and careers.