support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with capacity-building programs, the organization confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural educational inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to equip economically challenged students through opportunities to education—stems from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the main barrier to academic adherence.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Recipients need to exhibit educational merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure incentivizes educational persistence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Offers $150 yearly scholarships
– Contains professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% national