support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the group tackles both urgent economic barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve institutional scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to empower impoverished students through opportunities to learning—arises from recognition that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Projects and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300 to $400 per year
– Beneficiaries must demonstrate scholastic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure encourages academic persistence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD per annum scholarships
– Includes career-specific training and occupational counseling
Results:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% national
