Ref. No. GCS13-2571 29 April 2013 Mr.

Le Huu Hieu Lecturer Department of Specialized Animal Production Faculty of Animal Science and Aquaculture Hanoi University of Agriculture Tran Quy, Gia Lam, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (+84) 438276346 Dear Mr. Hieu: We are pleased to inform you that you have been awarded a SEARCA Scholarship to pursue an MS in Animal Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baos (UPLB) for an initial period of one semester effective 1 June 2013. This includes a provision for possible continuation of your scholarship for three semesters subject to submission of proof of satisfactory academic performance. The scholarship provides financial support for the following: 1. One-way economy class international airplane ticket from Vietnam to the Philippines 2. Monthly stipend equivalent to US$500.00 3. Annual health and life insurance 4. Tuition for four semesters 5. Limited funds for domestic travel (upon request) 6. Budget for thesis research up to a maximum amount of US$2,600 only 7. Book and supplies allowance equivalent to US$280.00 per year 8. Economy class airplane ticket from the Philippines to Vietnam upon completion of your program Please note that the scholarship has no financial provisions for any member of your family to join you in Philippines. Please review the enclosed handbook for scholars to know more about the rules and regulations regarding the stipend and other entitlements. Should you accept this scholarship offer, the following should be submitted to SEARCA immediately: 1. A written statement of the head of your institution certifying the status of the period of your leave of absence from duty 2. Duly accomplished scholarship contract (5 copies) and sworn statement (3 copies) 3. Medical Examination Report Form of SEARCA duly accomplished by a licensed medical doctor 4. Photocopy of your passport and visa

Ref. No. GCS13-2571 Mr. Le Huu Hieu 29 April 2013 Page 2 ____________________________ Please notify us immediately whether or not you accept this scholarship offer via fax at (+63-49) 536 7164 or email Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Program Head for Graduate Scholarship, at ecc@agri.searca.org. Enclosed are the following documents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Notice of admission from UPLB Five copies of the Scholarship Contract Three copies of the Sworn Statement Medical Examination Report Form Handbook for SEARCA Graduate Scholars

In the interest of time, you may purchase your own one-way economy class plane ticket from Vietnam to Manila the cost of which will be reimbursed to you upon presentation of an official receipt and the used ticket. Please note that it must not exceed the amount quoted by our travel agent. We shall arrange for your onward transportation from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila to Los Baos, provided you notify us of the flight number, date, and time of your arrival at least five working days in advance. Upon arrival at the airport, please look for a SEARCA scholar/staff carrying a SEARCA signboard. In case you encounter problems upon arrival at the airport, you may call SEARCA office at tel: (049) 536 7164, if you arrive on a weekday or mobile: 09193225503 (Ms. Blessie P. Saez), if you arrive on a weekend. As indication that you have read and understood and accept the terms and conditions in this letter of award including the accompanying documents, please sign in the conforme space and return a duplicate copy to us. Congratulations! Very truly yours,

Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr. Director I hereby certify that I have read and understood and accept the terms and conditions of this grant.

_______________________________ LE HUU HIEU

Enclosed: as stated Cc:

______________________________ HEAD OF INSTITUTION

H.E. Prof. Dr. Pham Vu Luan, Minister, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam Dr. Tran Van Dien, Rector, College of Agriculture and Forestry, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam and Country Representative to the SEARCA Governing Board Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr., Dean, Graduate School, UPLB Accounting Unit, SEARCA Facilities and Management Unit, SEARCA Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA