support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with competency-developing programs, the nonprofit tackles both urgent fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify structural scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to enable low-income students through entry to education—stems from understanding that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers between $300 and $400 yearly
– Awardees are required to show academic achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework encourages educational adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes professional training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% national
