Le Nguyen Thao Nguyen
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“Don't just try, Win it!” is a practical, inspirational guidebook I wrote to support Vietnamese students in applying for scholarships. Drawing from my own journey as a full scholarship recipient at RMIT Vietnam, the book shares strategies, personal insights, real examples, as well as lessons from my high school and university learning experiences to help students build strong, authentic applications. Since its first publication in 2017, it has reached thousands of readers and continues to empower young people to pursue international education with confidence and purpose.
Knowing that my words could help someone take a meaningful step forward is what makes my work truly worthwhile.
After high school, I passed the national university entrance exam and was admitted to Foreign Trade University Campus II. One year later, I received a full scholarship and started my university journey again at RMIT Vietnam. Throughout this journey, I saw many talented Vietnamese students miss out on life-changing opportunities—not because they lacked ability, but because they didn’t have access to the right information and guidance. After winning the RMIT scholarship in 2013, I wanted to share my experience in a practical and relatable way. That’s how my book “Don't just try, Win it!” was born: to demystify the scholarship process and empower students to believe in their potential.
Since its first publication in 2017, the book has reached thousands of students across Vietnam (exact number of publications: 5,000 copies). It has been featured in the media and recommended by teachers and alumni communities. Many readers have shared that it truly gave them a practical roadmap for scholarship portfolio preparation and the motivation to step out of their comfort zone, aiming at bigger targets.
One of my proudest moments was receiving feedback from students who shared that the book had made a real difference in their lives. Some told me it gave them the confidence to apply for scholarships they once felt unqualified for. Others said it motivated them to put more effort into their studies and personal growth. Knowing that my words could help someone take a meaningful step forward is what makes this work truly worthwhile.