support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the group tackles both immediate financial barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable low-income students through opportunities to learning—stems from recognition that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 per year
– Awardees are required to show academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system incentivizes educational persistence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Provides $150 USD per annum grants
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology registration: 68% vs. 42% national