support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the nonprofit confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained growth needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to empower impoverished students through entry to schooling—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate educational excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding structure encourages educational continuation
2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 USD annual bursaries
– Includes professional training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national