support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the group tackles both urgent economic barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify institutional scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to enable economically challenged students through access to education—arises from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic continuation.
### Programs and Effect
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries are required to demonstrate educational achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system incentivizes scholastic persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 annual scholarships
– Contains professional training and career counseling
Results:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
