support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with competency-developing projects, the group tackles both pressing economic barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural academic imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to enable economically challenged students through opportunities to education—stems from understanding that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Programs and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300–$400 per year
– Awardees must show educational excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework incentivizes educational adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 USD per annum scholarships
– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields registration: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
