support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building projects, the group confronts both urgent economic barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to enable economically challenged students through entry to schooling—stems from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Programs and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate academic merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 per annum bursaries
– Contains professional training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% national