support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the nonprofit addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to empower low-income students through opportunities to learning—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Programs and Effect
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300 to $400 yearly
– Awardees are required to show academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework encourages academic continuation
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides 150 dollars annual scholarships
– Features vocational training and professional counseling
Outcomes:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide