support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with skill-building programs, the group confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through opportunities to education—originates from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries must demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework encourages scholastic adherence
2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):
– Provides $150 USD per annum bursaries
– Features professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
