support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group tackles both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term growth needs.
### Beginnings and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve structural scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through opportunities to learning—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic persistence.
### Projects and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants $300–$400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to demonstrate academic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding framework encourages scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers $150 USD yearly scholarships
– Includes career-specific training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% national
