support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to empower economically challenged students through entry to learning—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Projects and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers $300 to $400 annually
– Recipients need to show scholastic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding framework motivates academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 per annum bursaries
– Features professional training and career counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
