support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the nonprofit tackles both immediate economic barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve structural scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable low-income students through entry to learning—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Programs and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants $300–$400 yearly
– Awardees must show educational merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 USD per annum scholarships
– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide