support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization tackles both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify structural scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip impoverished students through opportunities to schooling—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to show scholastic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure encourages academic continuation
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives $150 USD per annum bursaries
– Contains vocational training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% national
