support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with competency-developing programs, the nonprofit confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring advancement needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve systemic educational imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to empower economically challenged students through opportunities to learning—stems from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to educational persistence.
### Projects and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300–$400 per year
– Recipients need to show academic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Gives 150 dollars per annum grants
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national
