support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with capacity-building projects, the organization addresses both immediate financial barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip economically challenged students through opportunities to schooling—arises from recognition that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides between $300 and $400 annually
– Recipients are required to show educational excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure incentivizes educational adherence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Provides $150 per annum grants
– Includes vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide