support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the group tackles both urgent economic barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address structural educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to enable low-income students through access to education—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to educational continuation.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Recipients must show academic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 yearly scholarships
– Includes career-specific training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide