support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization tackles both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to enable low-income students through access to learning—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to academic adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300–$400 annually
– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 USD per annum grants
– Contains career-specific training and career counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
