support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization tackles both pressing economic barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to enable economically challenged students through access to learning—arises from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic adherence.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 per year
– Beneficiaries need to show academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework motivates educational adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Offers $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Contains professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide