On 24 April 2026, the Award Ceremony of the “Students with Cyber Security 2026” competition was held, marking the conclusion of a meaningful journey to strengthen students’ awareness and skills in staying safe online.
The competition attracted more than 1.1 million students from over 6,800 schools across 34 provinces and cities, reflecting the growing attention of schools, families and society to protecting children in the digital environment. More than a knowledge-based competition, it provided students with an opportunity to learn, practise and strengthen essential skills to identify online risks, respond safely, and use the Internet responsibly.
Photo: Children and delegates attending the Award Ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Education and Training, central agencies and organizations, local authorities, partner organizations, media agencies, teachers, parents and students. Their presence reaffirmed the importance of collective action in building a safe, healthy and child-friendly online environment.
Throughout the competition, outstanding individuals and teams were recognized for their knowledge, analytical thinking and practical understanding of cybersecurity and online safety. Their achievements also highlighted the active role children can play in protecting themselves and their peers in the digital space.
Save the Children is proud to be one of the partners accompanying the “Students with Cyber Security 2026” competition. Drawing on our experience in child protection and online safety programmes in Vietnam, Save the Children promotes a child-centred approach, where children are not only protected, but also empowered to take an active role in shaping a safer digital environment.
Photo: Students from Save the Children’s project schools participating in the competition.
Students from Save the Children’s project schools were also among the active participants from the early days of the competition. Their enthusiasm reflects the importance of equipping children, including those in project areas, with the knowledge, confidence and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Photo: Save the Children’s Country Director handing awards to outstanding students.
As the 2026 competition comes to a close, “Students with Cyber Security” leaves behind not only awards and memorable achievements, but also a continued commitment to helping children in Vietnam become safe, confident and responsible digital citizens.
