support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with capacity-building projects, the nonprofit addresses both pressing financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to equip low-income students through access to learning—originates from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Programs and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300–$400 annually
– Recipients are required to demonstrate educational achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system incentivizes educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives 150 dollars annual grants
– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national