support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the group addresses both urgent financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to empower economically challenged students through access to education—stems from recognition that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to academic adherence.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 per year
– Awardees must demonstrate educational achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure motivates academic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Offers $150 USD annual grants
– Contains professional training and occupational counseling
Results:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% national
