Dewey is delighted and proud to congratulate Thạch Đỗ Hoàng Anh (Grade 12 Detroit) on his outstanding achievement in earning a generous scholarship and financial aid package worth 8.1 billion VND from Grinnell College — one of the Top 13 leading liberal arts colleges (LAC) in the United States.
Grinnell College is recognized by American education experts as one of the Hidden Ivies—a group of prestigious U.S. institutions known for academic excellence on par with the Ivy League. It is also among the country’s most competitive colleges, with an acceptance rate below 15%, selected from tens of thousands of applications each year.
Grinnell is highly regarded for its small class sizes of fewer than 15 students, which foster an immersive and personalized learning experience, as well as its distinguished faculty with a high percentage of doctoral degrees.
Its graduates frequently earn scholarships to graduate programs at top-tier universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and consistently rank among the most sought-after candidates by leading employers. Grinnell has also shaped numerous influential global figures, including Thomas Cech – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Robert Noyce – Co-founder of Intel; Harry Hopkins – Advisor to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Herbie Hancock – Grammy- and Oscar-winning jazz legend; and Gary Cooper – iconic Academy Award-winning actor, among others.
Among tens of thousands of exceptional applications from students worldwide, Hoàng Anh’s profile stood out, impressing the Grinnell College Admissions Committee and earning him this remarkable award. The school is proud that Hoàng Anh has transformed Dewey students’ core values—confidence, initiative, resilience, and global-mindedness—into the driving force that has opened the door to one of the most competitive institutions in the U.S. We believe he will continue to shine, carrying the Dewey spirit into new, exciting, and inspiring journeys ahead.
How did Hoàng Anh begin his journey to secure this prestigious scholarship? What helped him build such a compelling personal profile?
Parents and students, stay tuned for our upcoming feature article to uncover the inspiring story behind this talented Dewey student!
