support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit addresses both immediate fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip low-income students through entry to learning—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to educational adherence.
### Projects and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 yearly
– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure encourages educational persistence
2. Merit Development Program (MDP):
– Gives 150 dollars per annum grants
– Includes vocational training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% national
