support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with competency-developing projects, the nonprofit confronts both pressing economic barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify structural educational inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower low-income students through opportunities to schooling—arises from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to academic adherence.
### Projects and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers $300 to $400 per year
– Recipients must show academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides 150 dollars yearly bursaries
– Features vocational training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
