support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with skill-building programs, the organization confronts both urgent financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to empower low-income students through opportunities to education—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to academic persistence.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Recipients are required to exhibit educational excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system motivates educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes career-specific training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
