Ellacy Global Group

Building a Global Education Ecosystem

Powered by Scholarships, Partnerships, Training, and Technology.

Ellacy Global Group is a global education ecosystem connecting students, families, institutions, and partners through scholarships, university admissions, academic pathways, leadership development, and education technology.

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Navigate the Ecosystem

Find Your Path in the Ellacy Ecosystem

Families & Students

Programs, scholarships, and university admissions support.

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Scholarship & Impact

Ellacy Foundation scholarships, impact, and giving opportunities.

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Courses & Training

Test prep, visa prep, global readiness, and college preparation.

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Technology & Platform

Application intelligence, CRM automation, document tracking, and case management.

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University Partnership

USVED education dialogue, academic exchange, and institutional collaboration.

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Our Story

The Story Behind Ellacy

Ellacy was built from a deeply personal belief that education can change the direction of a student's life. From the founders' own journeys to years of scholarship-centered work, Ellacy has grown into a global education ecosystem serving students, families, universities, and partners.

Its story is rooted in access, family trust, academic opportunity, and the belief that global education should be more structured, transparent, and within reach for students with potential.

"Scholarships, partnerships, and structured pathways exist so that talent — wherever it is born — can meet opportunity."Founders' Message
SCHOLARSHIPS
Access & impact
ADMISSIONS
University placement
PATHWAYS
Academic collaboration
TECHNOLOGY
Apply Lead, CRM & Automation
The Ecosystem

One Connected Education Ecosystem

A connected system that moves students from opportunity to readiness, from application to enrollment, and from local potential to global pathways.

Ellacy Global Group
Ellacy Foundation
Scholarship & Impact
Ellacy Global Education
Enrollment & Partnerships
Ellacy Academy
Training & Readiness
Apply Lead
Technology & Platform
USVED
University Partnership
Founders' Vision
Ella & Cuong Nguyen
Impact Overview

Scholarship, Partnership, and Global Education Impact

Built from strong U.S. and Vietnam roots, serving global education pathways across institutions and student journeys.

15+

Years in International Education

100+

Global University Partners & Institutional Relationships

Thousands

Of Students Supported Through Scholarship & Study Abroad Pathways

$220M+

In University Scholarship Opportunities Across Partner & Network Institutions

U.S. & Vietnam

Global Presence with International Reach

Scholarship access reflects opportunities through Ellacy's partner and network institutions. Outcomes vary by student profile, program, and admission cycle.

University Partnerships

Strategic University Partners

Ellacy works closely with selected institutions to expand scholarship access, support enrollment, and build academic pathways for qualified students.

Angelo State University
Angelo State University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
University of Dayton
University of Dayton
Tiffin University
Tiffin University
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
Rowan University
Rowan University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University
Franklin College
Franklin College
Butler University
Butler University
American University
American University
Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest
Global Network

A Global Network of 100+ University and Institutional Relationships

Beyond strategic partnerships, Ellacy maintains a broad global network of universities and education institutions that support study abroad pathways, scholarship access, and student opportunities.

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Marquette University
La Salle University
Saint Louis University
Stony Brook University
Mount St. Mary's University
Arkansas State University
ICN Business School
BCIT
SAIT
University of Calgary
Marquette University
La Salle University
Saint Louis University
Stony Brook University
Mount St. Mary's University
Arkansas State University
ICN Business School
BCIT
SAIT
University of Calgary
Collaboration

International Academic Collaboration Partners

A few highlighted university-level academic institutions collaborating with Ellacy on pathway programs, articulation, transfer, delegation programs, medical and health sciences collaboration, academic exchange, and international education initiatives. Ellacy partners with many more universities across Vietnam and beyond.

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Vietnam National University Hanoi
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER
Vietnam National University HCMC logo
Vietnam National University HCMC
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER
Foreign Trade University logo
Foreign Trade University
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER
Industrial University of HCMC logo
Industrial University of HCMC
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER
Van Lang University logo
Van Lang University
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER
Nguyen Tat Thanh University logo
Nguyen Tat Thanh University
ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PARTNER

Only a few highlighted partners are shown here. Ellacy collaborates with many more universities in partnership, and collaboration scope and active programs vary by institution and academic cycle.

Student Outcomes

Prestigious University Acceptances

Ellacy-supported students have gained admission to Ivy League, top-ranked, and prestigious institutions worldwide through strategic advising, preparation, and global education pathway support.

Harvard University logo
Harvard University
Yale University logo
Yale University
Columbia University logo
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania logo
University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University logo
Georgetown University
New York University logo
New York University
Harvard University logo
Harvard University
Yale University logo
Yale University
Columbia University logo
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania logo
University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University logo
Georgetown University
New York University logo
New York University
Harvard University logo
Harvard University
Yale University logo
Yale University
Columbia University logo
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania logo
University of Pennsylvania
Georgetown University logo
Georgetown University
New York University logo
New York University
Purdue University logo
Purdue University
Cornell University logo
Cornell University
Duke University logo
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University logo
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Berkeley logo
University of California, Berkeley
University of Chicago logo
University of Chicago
Purdue University logo
Purdue University
Cornell University logo
Cornell University
Duke University logo
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University logo
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Berkeley logo
University of California, Berkeley
University of Chicago logo
University of Chicago
Purdue University logo
Purdue University
Cornell University logo
Cornell University
Duke University logo
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University logo
Johns Hopkins University
University of California, Berkeley logo
University of California, Berkeley
University of Chicago logo
University of Chicago

Acceptance outcomes vary by student profile, program, university requirements, and admission cycle. Institutions shown may reflect student admission outcomes and are not necessarily direct Ellacy partners.

Technology

Technology-Enabled Global Education

Ellacy combines human advising with a real systems infrastructure — built to make the global education journey more organized, transparent, and scalable.

PIPELINE.01

Apply Lead

Application and admissions workflow platform organizing applications, documents, partner coordination, and enrollment progress.

PIPELINE.02

Ellacy CRM & Automation

Communication, marketing automation, lead nurturing, and enrollment follow-up system supporting recruitment operations.

PIPELINE.03

Data-Driven Enrollment

Centralized pipeline tracking, student segmentation, campaign management, and reporting for stronger decisions.

PIPELINE.04

Digital Learning & Training

Online-ready training pathways through Ellacy Academy for test prep, visa prep, college readiness, and leadership.

STEP.01
Inquiry
STEP.02
Advising
STEP.03
Application
STEP.04
Documents
STEP.05
Enrollment
Partnership Models

How We Partner With Institutions

Ellacy supports universities, academic institutions, and strategic education organizations through scholarship pathways, student recruitment, academic partnerships, global readiness training, and technology-enabled admissions systems.

Scholarship Pathways

Co-develop and promote scholarship-centered pathways for qualified students.

International Student Recruitment

Support universities with Vietnam and Southeast Asia market access, student advising, and enrollment conversion.

Joint Academic Pathways

Support 1+3, 2+2, and 1+1 Master's pathway development with partner universities and institutions.

Short-Term Programs & Delegations

Coordinate academic visits, study tours, faculty engagement, and international education exchange.

Global Readiness Training

Prepare students through English, test prep, visa readiness, academic readiness, leadership, and cultural transition programs.

Technology-Enabled Admissions

Use Apply Lead and Ellacy CRM ecosystem to organize student pipelines, applications, documentation, follow-up, and enrollment workflows.

Corporate & Community Partners

Partners Beyond the University Network

Ellacy works with corporate, community, and sponsor partners to expand access, fund scholarships, and create real-world pathways for students and families.

Corporate Partners

Companies supporting scholarship funding, internship pipelines, leadership programs, and student career readiness.

Community Partners

Nonprofits, civic organizations, and education advocates collaborating on access, mentorship, and student support.

Education Sponsors

Sponsors enabling scholarship awards, training cohorts, and global readiness programs across Ellacy's ecosystem.

Scholarship Impact

Scholarships That Transform Lives

Scholarships are at the heart of Ellacy's story. Through university partnerships, student-centered advising, and global education pathways, Ellacy helps students access opportunities that may otherwise feel out of reach.

Access
Hundreds of Millions in Scholarship Opportunities

Access to university scholarship opportunities across Ellacy's partner and network institutions.

Founders' Vision

Founders' Vision

Ellacy Global Group was built by founders whose journeys, values, and professional leadership shaped the organization's mission to expand global education access through scholarships, partnerships, readiness, and technology.

Ella Nguyen

Ella Nguyen

Co-Founder, President & CEO
Global Education Strategist · Scholarship Advocate · Ecosystem Builder

Ella Nguyen leads Ellacy Global Group's ecosystem strategy across scholarships, university partnerships, academic pathways, student success, leadership development, and technology-enabled education growth. As a former international student and Vietnamese-American education leader, she brings both personal understanding and institutional strategy to Ellacy's mission of expanding global education access.

Cuong Nguyen

Cuong Nguyen

Co-Founder & Chairman
U.S. Air Force Major (Ret.) · Scientist · Technology, Data, Systems & Strategy Leader

Cuong Nguyen brings systems thinking, technology leadership, and strategic discipline to Ellacy's long-term institutional growth. As Co-Founder & Chairman, he guides Ellacy's direction across education partnerships, scholarship access, technology-enabled systems, and cross-border strategy, helping build an organization rooted in structure, accountability, and lasting impact.

Let's Build the Next Global Education Pathway Together

Whether you are a student, family, university, academic institution, corporate partner, or community organization, Ellacy can help connect your goals to the right global education pathway.