support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the group tackles both urgent economic barriers and enduring advancement needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic educational inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip low-income students through entry to learning—originates from understanding that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 yearly
– Awardees are required to show scholastic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system encourages educational continuation
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 annual grants
– Includes career-specific training and career counseling
Results:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide