Summer Institute

Local Economic Empowerment

Departing
July 12, 2026
Status Open
Price $600 USD
Application Deadline May 20, 2026
Experience Destination Vietnam
Experience Date July 12, 2026 - July 21, 2026

Experience Information

FPT University is a private university in Vietnam. FPT University is a member of FPT Group and has campuses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho and Quy Nhon. This program offersis suitable for students who love to explore its innovative strategy to drive regional economy with high technology – service business – logistics.


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Experience Highlights

A Students will explore Da Nang’s shift toward a digital economy through its three economic pillars, with a focus on digital transformation. Students will have class on local economic development and visit start-up/ company to understand how innovation drives the Da Nang’s growth.

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  • Basket Boat i Coconut Forest
  • Hoi An Discovery -UNESCO
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Program Information

All full-time Niagara College students are eligible to apply for this opportunity.

Included

  • Development and Enrichment Activities
  • Certificate Completion
  • Airport pick-up and see-off
  • City and excursion tours and cultural activities
  • Hotel Accommodation

Not Included

  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Two-way Airfares
  • Personal Expenses (Daily Meals, Phone Calls, Laundry, etc.)

Moderate – walking around city, uneven terrain/inclines, sitting, longer periods of standing during classes and/or other school activities.

3-star hotel (twin room, in city center, breakfast included, no cooking)

Meals not included

All international or domestic students, in full-time or part-time* status, and in good academic standing at Niagara College, are eligible for a Be World Ready grant to help offset the cost of their international experience. You must be actively enroled in studies during the term of travel to participate. Global Learning Experiences participation is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready GLE since beginning their studies at Niagara College. The BWR grant has been applied to the total cost of the experience to subsidize the rate per person for our GLEs. To qualify for the full value of the BWR grant applied to the GLE, mandatory training and tasks are required to be completed, training and task expectations will be clearly communicated. Failure to complete the requirements as outlined may result in disqualification of grant eligibility. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready GLE must enrol in and successfully complete. Eligibility requirements can vary from term-to-term, and from one experience to the next. Please refer to the Global Learning Experience Eligibility Criteria section of the specific GLE page to determine if you are eligible.

*Part-time students, are defined by Be World Ready as those actively enroled in a Niagara College program, taking a minimum of 2 classes during the term of the GLE that contribute to their program progression and credential completion. Students taking a class that does not contribute to a program would not qualify to participate in a Be World Ready GLE.

Steps to Apply

  • Ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements listed in the program information.

  • Complete the online application form before the deadline.

  • Submit any required documentation, as outlined in the registration process.

  • Check your NC student email frequently, and check your spam folder to be safe, for your confirmation email will come from [email protected]. Note, the BWR team maintains regular weekday office hours and will review your application during office hours.

  • Follow the payment instructions in your confirmation email sent by BWR by the timeframe provided to secure your spot on your selected Summer Institute.

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