support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the nonprofit confronts both immediate fiscal barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to enable impoverished students through access to education—arises from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to educational continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Awardees need to demonstrate academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system encourages scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 USD annual bursaries
– Contains career-specific training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide