support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic educational disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to empower economically challenged students through opportunities to learning—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to educational continuation.
### Projects and Effect
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300 to $400 annually
– Beneficiaries must exhibit educational excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system incentivizes educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 per annum grants
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Results:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
