support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with competency-developing programs, the nonprofit addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address structural educational inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through opportunities to schooling—arises from understanding that economic hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.
### Programs and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Recipients need to exhibit educational achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes academic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 per annum scholarships
– Contains professional training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide