Showing a talent for dance at an early age, at 13, Quang Thanh decided to leave his hometown of Tuyen Quang for Hanoi to pursue a professional dance career.

Thanks to coordinated investment in boarding and semi-boarding schools along with specific policies, education in ethnic minority and mountainous areas is undergoing clear and positive changes.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs outlines a strategic roadmap for 2026, calling for accelerated implementation of Project 06 with clear responsibilities and outcomes.

Vietnam is seeing marked improvements in school attendance and literacy among ethnic minority (EM) children - especially at the primary level - where many groups have already met or surpassed the 2025 national target of over 97% enrollment.

Na Ni’s journey from a mountainous commune to one of Vietnam’s most prestigious universities shows the power of resilience and belief.

During 2026–2035, it targets annual enrolment of 2,000–2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000–1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh emphasized that efforts for ethnic minorities must be implemented with “six clears”: clear people, clear work, clear time, clear responsibility, clear results, and clear authority.

The Government has approved a new policy to support students in border communes with monthly meal subsidies and rice allocations.

At the forum “Digital stories from the villages,” experts and young ethnic minority representatives shared how digital thinking is transforming education, livelihoods, and local culture.

The 2025 Ceremony of Commendation for Outstanding Ethnic Minority Students and Youth was held at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi, celebrating 150 exemplary representatives from 53 ethnic groups.

Born and raised in a remote border area of An Giang Province, Nguyen Hoang Duy, an ethnic Khmer student, achieved a 28.25 university entrance score and earned admission to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

Behind every accolade is a story of resilience and growth-young ethnic minority individuals are turning recognition into long-term impact.

More than 2,000 outstanding ethnic minority students and young people from across Vietnam have been honored over 12 years of the national recognition program.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.

This year’s honorees represent a record 52 ethnic groups, showcasing Vietnam’s evolving inclusive education efforts.

In Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province, where rugged mountains meet harsh weather, a young Hmong man named Ho A Sung is proving that with the right mindset, even a smartphone can become a powerful tool for prosperity.

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

A young Hmong student’s inspiring path from rural Nghe An to the ASEAN climate summit.