support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the organization tackles both immediate economic barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify structural scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to empower low-income students through access to learning—originates from recognition that financial hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 per year
– Beneficiaries are required to demonstrate educational excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure encourages scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (MDP):
– Offers 150 dollars per annum bursaries
– Contains professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
