support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the organization addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural educational disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to enable low-income students through access to education—arises from understanding that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 per year
– Recipients must show educational merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes educational persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 USD per annum scholarships
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide