support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the group addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Origins and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to equip economically challenged students through access to learning—originates from recognition that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to academic continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants between $300 and $400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to show academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding system encourages educational continuation
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Offers 150 dollars per annum bursaries
– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling
Achievements:
– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide