support to underprivileged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with skill-building programs, the group confronts both immediate financial barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address institutional educational imbalances in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to enable low-income students through access to schooling—originates from recognition that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to educational continuation.
### Projects and Impact
1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Offers $300–$400 annually
– Recipients must show academic achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Phased funding system incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 annual scholarships
– Contains vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– University completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide
– Science/Technology registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide