support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the organization addresses both immediate financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to enable low-income students through opportunities to schooling—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 annually
– Beneficiaries must show academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes academic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Results:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide