support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit tackles both urgent economic barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify systemic educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to enable low-income students through opportunities to education—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries need to show scholastic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure encourages academic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Provides 150 dollars yearly scholarships
– Features professional training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
