support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with skill-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both pressing economic barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to equip impoverished students through access to schooling—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Programs and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300–$400 per year
– Beneficiaries need to show educational merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system encourages scholastic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Results:
– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
