Scholarships & Grants
Tien VO MD Scholarships & Grants
The foundation believes that financial barriers should never stand between a talented student and their educational goals. Through two flagship programs — the Tien VO MD Scholarship and the Tien VO MD Grant — the foundation provides direct financial support to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities across the United States.
Both programs are administered through Bold.org, a trusted scholarship platform that simplifies the application process and ensures transparent, merit-based selection.
"Education should be an opportunity, not a burden. I want to help students focus on their studies and dreams, not on how they will pay for it."
The Tien VO MD Scholarship
$1,000
Award Amount
$1,000
Eligibility
All students at accredited U.S. colleges/universities
Programs
Undergraduate and graduate
GPA Requirement
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Field of Study
Open to all disciplines
Application Platform
Bold.org
Visit tienvomdscholarship.com for full details.
The Tien VO MD Grant
$1,000
Award Amount
$1,000
Eligibility
All students at accredited U.S. colleges/universities
Programs
Undergraduate and graduate
GPA Requirement
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Field of Study
Open to all disciplines
Application Platform
Bold.org
Visit tienvomdgrant.com for full details.
Why These Programs Matter
Imperial Valley, where Dr. Tien VO MD practices, has one of the highest poverty rates in California. Many students in the region are first-generation college attendees who face significant financial obstacles to completing their degrees. While the foundation’s scholarship programs are open to students nationwide, they carry special significance for students in communities like Imperial Valley, where every dollar of educational support can make the difference between completing a degree and dropping out.
Dr. Vo’s own educational journey — from ESL classes at Magnolia High School to a medical degree from Ross University — is a testament to the transformative power of educational opportunity. By funding these scholarships, the foundation ensures that the next generation of students has the support they need to write their own stories of achievement.