support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit tackles both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address systemic scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip low-income students through access to education—stems from understanding that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides $300–$400 per year
– Beneficiaries are required to demonstrate scholastic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure incentivizes educational persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Results:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide