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