support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing projects, the organization addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve structural educational disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to equip impoverished students through entry to learning—originates from understanding that financial hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries need to exhibit educational excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework incentivizes scholastic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 annual grants
– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
