The Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) will offer 11 National Prominence Award 2006-09 scholarships and between 10 and 15 Gifted Student of the Year Scholarships for Vietnamese students in the upcoming academic year, according to director Asia-Pacific Region of NCUK Paul Turner.

At a recent press conference, Mr Turner spoke about the advantages of winning the prestigious awards. He also noted top financial and media service facilities where the recipients of the awards could possibly work.

The new scholarship programme is co-organsied by NCUK, EMG Education and ANZ international bank.