The University of Danang (UD) and Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation held the JFE Scholarship Orientation Program 2026 on October 14, providing students with valuable information on scholarship opportunities, career development, and potential employment with the corporation.

Overview of the Programme

The event was attended by Dr. Phan Minh Duc, Vice President of UD; Mr. Kazuya Yamazaki, Assistant Director of the Steel Research Laboratory, JFE Steel Corp.; Mr. Atsushi Watanabe, General Director of JFE Steel Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Dr. Takuya Ueki, General Manager of the Steel Research Laboratory, JFE Steel Corp.; Dr. Phan Hoang Long, Vice Director of the Department of Science and International Cooperation at UD; alongside a large number of students from UD’s member universities and affiliated institutes.

Mr. Kazuya Yamazaki, Assistant Director
of the Steel Research Laboratory,
JFE Steel Corp. delivers remarks

Mr. Yamazaki shared that the scholarship programme, launched under the partnership between JFE Steel and UD in 2013, has supported 110 UD students to date. The initiative aims to encourage academic excellence and personal growth while contributing to the training of highly qualified human resources for the region.

Dr. Phan Minh Duc,
Vice President of UD delivers remarks

Speaking at the event, Dr. Phan Minh Duc highlighted the importance of university–industry collaboration in connecting higher education and scientific research with real-world industry needs. He expressed UD’s appreciation for JFE Steel’s longstanding support, noting that the scholarship programme has played a vital role in strengthening educational ties and fostering friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

The partner’s representative introduces
scholarship and career opportunities for students

During the orientation, Mr. Watanabe presented an overview of JFE Steel Corporation’s core business operations and manufacturing capabilities, highlighting internship and career opportunities for UD graduates. Representatives from JFE Steel also detailed the selection criteria and application procedure for the 2026 scholarship, encouraging students to actively pursue professional growth.

Over the years, the JFE Scholarship has inspired
students to pursue academic excellence

The programme provided students with valuable, first-hand insights into JFE Steel and prospective career pathways, further reinforcing the strategic partnership between UD and JFE Steel Corporation in education, talent development, and university–industry engagement.

University–industry partnerships create more opportunities
for students to learn and develop their future careers

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