support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with competency-developing projects, the nonprofit tackles both urgent financial barriers and enduring developmental needs.
### Origins and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve structural educational inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to equip economically challenged students through opportunities to education—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the main barrier to academic continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 per year
– Awardees need to show scholastic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework motivates scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 annual grants
– Includes career-specific training and professional counseling
Results:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national
