support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing programs, the group addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to equip low-income students through access to schooling—stems from recognition that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational persistence.
### Programs and Impact
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants $300 to $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries are required to exhibit academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework encourages educational persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Provides 150 dollars yearly bursaries
– Contains career-specific training and career counseling
Results:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide