support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By merging financial scholarships with competency-developing projects, the organization addresses both urgent financial barriers and enduring advancement needs.
### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address institutional scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to empower low-income students through access to education—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Programs and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides between $300 and $400 per year
– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system encourages educational persistence
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 per annum bursaries
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
