support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with skill-building programs, the group confronts both pressing financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to enable economically challenged students through access to education—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to educational adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Recipients need to show educational achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Contains career-specific training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide