support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization addresses both pressing fiscal barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address institutional academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable low-income students through entry to learning—originates from recognition that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Effect
1. University Scholarship Program (USP):
– Grants $300 to $400 yearly
– Recipients need to show academic achievement (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates academic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Offers $150 USD yearly grants
– Includes vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% national
