support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization tackles both immediate financial barriers and enduring advancement needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to enable low-income students through opportunities to education—arises from understanding that financial hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers $300 to $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate academic merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system motivates scholastic adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 USD annual grants
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national