support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the nonprofit addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to enable impoverished students through opportunities to education—originates from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to educational continuation.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 per year
– Recipients must show academic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system motivates educational continuation
2. Merit Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 yearly scholarships
– Features vocational training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
