support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit tackles both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify institutional academic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to equip low-income students through access to education—arises from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to academic adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 annually
– Awardees need to show educational achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure motivates academic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives 150 dollars yearly grants
– Features vocational training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide