support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the nonprofit addresses both urgent economic barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address structural educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to equip low-income students through opportunities to education—originates from recognition that economic hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers $300 to $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate educational excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework encourages academic continuation
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Offers $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes career-specific training and professional counseling
Results:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% national
