support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with skill-building projects, the nonprofit confronts both urgent economic barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify systemic scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to empower impoverished students through access to learning—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300–$400 yearly
– Awardees are required to show scholastic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure motivates scholastic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives 150 dollars per annum scholarships
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide