support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with skill-building programs, the group addresses both urgent financial barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify structural scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower low-income students through opportunities to education—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers $300–$400 annually
– Awardees must exhibit scholastic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system incentivizes educational persistence
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives 150 dollars per annum scholarships
– Features professional training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% national
