Chí Khang (Eric), Class of 2024–2025, Receives 7 Top U.S. & Canadian Offers Worth $235,000

From a passion for technology to a journey into Biomedical Engineering!

From his early Secondary years, Eric – a Year 13 student in the Class of 2024–2025 – has demonstrated a strong interest in applied sciences and a desire to create practical solutions to improve quality of life within his community.

Through relentless effort, Eric achieved impressive results in the 2025 university admissions season, receiving acceptance letters from 7 top universities in the U.S. and Canada, along with a total of $235,000 in scholarships (approximately 6.1 billion VND)!

Eric plans to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, ranked #2 in Canada (QS Rankings 2024) and among the world's most prestigious universities.

University Offers Include:

• University of British Columbia (Canada) – Bachelor of Applied Science
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA) – Scholarship of $123,000
  
• University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA) – Scholarship of $72,000
• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (USA) – Scholarship of $40,000
• University of Wisconsin – Madison (USA)
• The Ohio State University (USA)

Clear Vision – Standout Application Profile

• With an SAT score of 1450, IELTS 7.5, and excellent AS Level results, Eric impressed not only with his academics but also with a strong portfolio of real-world experiences:
• “Fall Aid Cane” Project – designed a smart cane for the elderly using 3D printing and Arduino technology
• Volunteer at CED – a center supporting students with hearing impairments, teaching Math and communication skills
• Dedicated Student Mentor – supported younger students and helped lead his group to win the Tutor Group of the Year at BVIS

A Journey Nurtured at BVIS

Having joined BVIS in Year 8, Eric thrived in an academically rigorous environment that also supported his personal growth:

"I’m very grateful to Mr. Shoesmith and Mr. Fingleton from Biology, who inspired my curiosity about the human body. Mr. Wells and Mr. Edmonds in Chemistry helped me develop problem-solving skills, and Mr. Zlatkovski and Ms. Aldersley in Mathematics enhanced my analytical thinking.
BVIS also offered amazing facilities and after-school academic support that helped me stay on track and pursue my passions," Eric shared.

Let’s all congratulate Chí Khang (Eric) on this remarkable milestone and wish him every success on the exciting journey ahead!