VietHope has arisen as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, offering essential

support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with competency-developing programs, the nonprofit addresses both immediate financial barriers and enduring developmental needs.

### Foundations and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to empower low-income students through access to schooling—originates from recognition that monetary hardship remains the chief barrier to academic adherence.

### Projects and Effect

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):

– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly

– Beneficiaries must show scholastic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system encourages educational adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):

– Provides 150 dollars per annum bursaries

– Features career-specific training and occupational counseling

Achievements:

– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national

– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide