support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing projects, the organization tackles both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify structural educational imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to enable impoverished students through opportunities to education—originates from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to academic continuation.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides $300 to $400 per year
– Awardees are required to demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure encourages educational adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 per annum grants
– Features vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national