support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to equip economically challenged students through opportunities to schooling—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational persistence.
### Projects and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to show academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (MDP):
– Provides 150 dollars per annum scholarships
– Features career-specific training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% nationwide