support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the group addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify systemic scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to enable economically challenged students through entry to education—arises from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational persistence.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers $300–$400 yearly
– Recipients are required to demonstrate academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system incentivizes academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives 150 dollars yearly scholarships
– Contains career-specific training and career counseling
Results:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
