The organization has emerged as a transformative force in Vietnam’s academic landscape, offering essential

support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the group addresses both urgent financial barriers and enduring developmental needs.

### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/

Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve structural scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to empower low-income students through access to learning—originates from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the main barrier to academic adherence.

### Programs and Impact

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly

– Beneficiaries are required to show educational merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding framework encourages educational adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):

– Provides 150 dollars per annum scholarships

– Contains career-specific training and professional counseling

Achievements:

– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national