support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with skill-building projects, the organization addresses both immediate fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to equip low-income students through entry to education—arises from recognition that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to educational continuation.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers $300–$400 yearly
– Beneficiaries need to show educational merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates educational persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 yearly grants
– Includes professional training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide