support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization tackles both immediate fiscal barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve systemic educational inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to enable low-income students through access to education—arises from recognition that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 yearly
– Recipients need to show educational excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system motivates educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 annual grants
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national
