support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both urgent financial barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to equip economically challenged students through access to education—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to educational adherence.
### Programs and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300–$400 annually
– Awardees need to exhibit scholastic merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework incentivizes academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Offers $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes career-specific training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide