support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with competency-developing projects, the organization tackles both immediate fiscal barriers and long-term developmental needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through entry to education—arises from recognition that economic hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Programs and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants between $300 and $400 yearly
– Recipients must exhibit scholastic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework motivates educational continuation
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 per annum bursaries
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide