support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit addresses both pressing financial barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to empower low-income students through entry to learning—stems from recognition that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Projects and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 yearly
– Awardees are required to demonstrate scholastic achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system motivates academic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 per annum bursaries
– Includes professional training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national
