support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization tackles both urgent financial barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify structural academic imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to equip economically challenged students through opportunities to education—stems from understanding that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300–$400 yearly
– Recipients must exhibit scholastic excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system encourages educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers 150 dollars per annum grants
– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% national