Internships In Vietnam
Get genuine experience working for a global organisation
This is way more than work experience – this is life experience. Develop your skills, meet new people and take a giant step closer to your dream career with an internship.
Open to all eligible New Zealand citizens or permanent residents applying for an Individual Prime Minister’s Scholarship in 2023!
This is a 6-week internship programme in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam*. Regardless of internship and sector, Pagoda will support you before, during and after the programme, provide quality accommodation, assist with the required visa and be there in-country to ensure an amazing experience!
- Programme Dates – 15th December 2023 to 28th January 2024
- Deadline to Apply – 4th September 2023 (Pagoda & Education New Zealand)
What's Included?
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Internship
Accommodation
Orientation
Support
Skills Courses
Activities
Careers Advice
Alumni Network
Funding
This programme is open to individual applicants of Education New Zealand’s Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (PMSA). Before committing to the programme, Pagoda will work with you to clarify the scholarship’s application requirements and our costs. Successful awardees of the scholarship will be offered a place on the programme.
Key Dates
| Applications Open | 24th July 2023 |
| Applications Close | 4th September 2023 |
| Scholarship Awardees Announced | October 2023 (exact date TBC) |
| Internship Placement Deadline | 1st December 2023 |
| Arrival Date* | 15th December 2023 |
| Programme Begins | 18th December 2023 |
| Programme End & Departure Date** | 28th January 2024 |
*Participants must arrive between 9.30am and 5.30pm
**Participants must vacate premises by 12pm Sunday of the week the internship finishes
Application Process
There will be a $200 NZD refundable programme deposit that will be requested if offered a place on the programme, with no further financial commitment or flights needing to be booked until your programme has been confirmed.
You are welcome to apply as soon as possible as places are limited. Your place is only confirmed once a deposit has been paid.
Pagoda will also help walk you through the Prime Minister’s Scholarship application process to give you the best chance of a successful outcome.
Application Deadline – 4th September 2023
1. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
2. ADVISING CALL
Our Admissions team will be in touch to provide our full application form and the next steps required, including booking an Advising Call. After the call, we’ll advise you to complete your Prime Minister’s Scholarship application.
3. APPLY TO EDUCATION NEW ZEALAND
Don’t forget, you will also need to apply to Education New Zealand
4. SCHOLARSHIP OUTCOME
In October, Education New Zealand will announce the successful scholarship awardees. If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to finalize your programme with an agreement and refundable deposit. Then we’ll begin your individualized internship placement process!
Pagoda Portal
All programmes are managed on the Pagoda Portal - a digital hub for our student community. This is where you can track your progress, register for events, access skills courses, network with other interns and request additional support.
About Pagoda Projects
Pagoda Projects is a leading provider of internships and sustainable global experiences. We work with universities and companies around the world to provide quality internships that enhance students’ international employability.
Programme Details
- 1,000+ Internships
- 40+ Sectors from Marketing to Engineering
- Apply to browse our internship listings
An internship is the best way to gain exposure in your chosen field – but this is way more than work experience. Our in-person programmes provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference within your chosen company. You’ll work on industry projects and use what you’ve learnt at university to make decisions that have a real impact.
Outside of your internship, you’ll continue your professional development through skills courses, careers coaching and organised talks with industry professionals. Our team will support you to achieve your full potential and organise events, activities and dinners to make you feel at home.
And you won’t be alone! You’ll get to know other students on the programme and spend your free time exploring the city, living and working like a local.
Furnished Apartment Accommodation
Our expert in-country teams will source and manage your accommodation, in line with our accommodation quality policy. Our furnished apartments are all located on good transport links and in a secure area of the cities where Pagoda delivers programmes.
You will always be provided your own private bedroom and any shared facilities will always be with Pagoda participants only. Female-only accommodation is available and provided at no additional cost.
Our internships are designed to improve your industry skills and knowledge in eight key areas.
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Average competency improvements for our in-person internships 2022/23.
We work with hundreds of fantastic companies around the world, from big crypto consultancies to sustainability start-ups, who are ready and waiting to share their knowledge and show you the ropes. Your internship supervisor will oversee your placement and offer professional support throughout the programme, alongside Pagoda’s friendly in-country team.
Our team will go to great lengths to source opportunities that match your personal preferences. You can review each position and company individually to decide which internships you’d like to apply for. We’ll help you with your CV, cover letter and organise interviews to set you up properly for success.
What funding am I eligible for?
Your university will confirm your eligibility for the programme before Pagoda finalises your place on the programme. Before agreeing to any overseas experience, your university will outline what funding you will be able to access to help towards the costs of your flights and spending money. The full programme fee will be mostly covered by your university, but you will still need to cover up to £800 towards the cost of your admission
What happens if the programme are cancelled due to COVID related restrictions?
Pagoda Projects will be following government travel advice and we will keep you updated should any restriction changes affect your programme. In the event of a programme cancelation, your deposit will be refunded in full**. Alternatively, you will also have the opportunity to switch to a remote internship if an in-person programme is not possible and your university agrees to this format.
**Please note: As flight costs are not covered by the programme funding, Pagoda would not refund flight costs in the event of a programme cancellation. Therefore, as a precaution, we strongly advise that all flights are booked as refundable.
What internships can I choose from?
Once you apply we will provide access to all of our internship listings.
What is the refundable deposit for and how much is it?
The deposit is £200 and it is a refundable sum of money which guarantees your place on our programme and covers your accommodation deposit. If your accommodation is left in the same standard as it is found, your deposit will be refunded within 6 weeks after your internship programme. See our Terms & Conditions for more details.
What vaccinations will I need to travel?
Vaccinations will depend on which destination you decide on and what the relevant government and travel advice is at the time.
Once you have decided on your destination, Pagoda Projects will direct you to your GP for vaccine recommendations and COVID-related vaccine advice. You can also contact Pagoda for any additional information.
What's Pagoda's previous experience at delivering internship programmes overseas?
Established in 2007, Pagoda Projects have over a decade’s worth of experience in successfully delivering international programmes on behalf of governmental bodies and universities worldwide.
Our internship and employability programmes have spanned over 20 destinations worldwide, and have welcomed over 5,000 students and counting. We are confident in our team’s ability to deliver meaningful career developing opportunities to prepare the next generation of global graduates!
How does the internship placement process work?
Step 1: Submit an application and secure your place on the programme.
Step 2: Select an internship opportunity and complete the interview process with specific host companies.
Step 3: Book flights, obtain relevant visa and go to your GP for vaccine advice.
Step 4: Ready to go!
Pagoda Projects will be here to support you throughout the entire process. We will keep you updated regularly and provide detailed information each step of the way.
Will there be any other students on the programme and from where?
What other costs should I budget for?
Accommodation costs are covered by the programme funding. However, there are daily costs you should budget for, including food, drink, social events and transport.
It may be useful to refer to our blogs about budgeting in our various destinations, found here: https://pagodaprojects.com/cost-of-living
Use this link to find out the current daily exchange rates: https://www.xe.com/currency/gbp-british-pound/
Are the internships paid?
Our short-term internships (8-12 weeks) are unpaid; however, our short-term internship programmes are university-funded where the cost of Pagoda supporting you throughout the process and in-country, along with your accommodation is typically paid for on behalf of Pagoda participants.
What insurance will be required?
Fully comprehensive travel and medical insurance will be provided either by Pagoda or your University. This is subject to review depending on the latest government travel advice, but no student completing any Pagoda programme will be able to take part without the appropriate insurance.
What visa will I need for the programme?
Pagoda Projects will be here to support you throughout the entire process, including the visa application. Once you have chosen a destination, we will send the steps you need to complete to apply for your visa. The visa type will depend on your chosen destination and the passport you hold.
IMPORTANT: To avoid any complications with the visa process, your passport must be in date for more than 12 months from your programme start date, i.e. if your programme start date is 20/06/2022, your passport expiry date cannot be any date before the 21/06/2023.
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