support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with skill-building programs, the group addresses both pressing financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve systemic scholastic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through access to schooling—stems from recognition that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Offers between $300 and $400 per year
– Beneficiaries need to show educational merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding structure motivates scholastic adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Gives $150 USD yearly bursaries
– Features career-specific training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% national
