support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the group tackles both pressing economic barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify structural academic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to enable economically challenged students through opportunities to learning—originates from recognition that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic persistence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300–$400 per year
– Recipients need to show scholastic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system motivates academic continuation
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Offers 150 dollars annual grants
– Includes vocational training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national