support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to equip economically challenged students through entry to education—arises from understanding that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Recipients are required to show academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system incentivizes educational persistence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes career-specific training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
