support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit addresses both urgent financial barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through entry to schooling—arises from recognition that economic hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Projects and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 annually
– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate scholastic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure motivates academic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 per annum bursaries
– Includes professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% national
