support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with capacity-building projects, the organization addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve institutional scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to empower economically challenged students through access to learning—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to academic persistence.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 yearly
– Recipients are required to demonstrate academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 per annum bursaries
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national
