support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the group tackles both immediate fiscal barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve institutional scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable economically challenged students through access to learning—originates from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants $300 to $400 yearly
– Awardees need to show educational achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes educational continuation
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 annual bursaries
– Includes career-specific training and professional counseling
Results:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% national