support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with competency-developing programs, the group tackles both urgent financial barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to equip low-income students through entry to schooling—arises from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the main barrier to academic adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers $300–$400 yearly
– Awardees must show educational achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure motivates educational adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 USD annual bursaries
– Features professional training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide