support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization confronts both pressing financial barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural academic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to empower impoverished students through access to learning—arises from recognition that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 yearly
– Awardees need to show educational achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system incentivizes educational adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 yearly grants
– Includes vocational training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide