support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with capacity-building projects, the organization addresses both immediate financial barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to empower impoverished students through access to learning—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Programs and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300 to $400 per year
– Awardees need to demonstrate scholastic merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system encourages academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
