support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with competency-developing programs, the nonprofit addresses both pressing economic barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to equip economically challenged students through entry to schooling—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to academic continuation.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Awardees are required to show academic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework incentivizes academic persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 yearly grants
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% national