support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with competency-developing projects, the group addresses both pressing economic barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address institutional academic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to enable low-income students through opportunities to schooling—stems from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 per year
– Recipients are required to exhibit academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure encourages scholastic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 per annum scholarships
– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% nationwide