The organization has emerged as a transformative force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, delivering essential

support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the group tackles both urgent economic barriers and enduring advancement needs.

### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/

Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural academic imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to enable low-income students through access to education—arises from recognition that financial hardship remains the main barrier to academic persistence.

### Initiatives and Influence

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Grants $300–$400 per year

– Recipients are required to demonstrate academic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system incentivizes scholastic persistence

2. Academic Development Program (MDP):

– Gives $150 USD annual scholarships

– Includes vocational training and professional counseling

Achievements:

– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

– Science/Technology registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide