support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both pressing economic barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to equip low-income students through opportunities to education—arises from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Projects and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 per year
– Awardees need to demonstrate scholastic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates academic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 annual scholarships
– Includes vocational training and career counseling
Results:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
