support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the organization confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring advancement needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower impoverished students through access to learning—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300–$400 per year
– Recipients are required to exhibit academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system incentivizes academic continuation
2. Merit Development Program (MDP):
– Gives 150 dollars per annum grants
– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% nationwide