support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with skill-building projects, the nonprofit addresses both pressing financial barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify systemic educational inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to empower impoverished students through access to education—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Programs and Influence
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 annually
– Beneficiaries are required to exhibit scholastic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure incentivizes scholastic continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives $150 yearly grants
– Features professional training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Higher education graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
