support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both urgent economic barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to equip economically challenged students through entry to schooling—arises from understanding that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Projects and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to show educational excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 yearly bursaries
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
