support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group confronts both immediate economic barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address systemic scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower impoverished students through opportunities to schooling—originates from understanding that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Projects and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly
– Awardees need to exhibit academic achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework incentivizes educational adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 yearly bursaries
– Includes vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide