support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group tackles both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to empower impoverished students through entry to education—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to educational persistence.
### Programs and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 per year
– Beneficiaries are required to exhibit educational merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure incentivizes scholastic persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD annual scholarships
– Features vocational training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
