support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building projects, the group tackles both immediate fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.
### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/
Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve institutional academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mission—to empower economically challenged students through access to schooling—arises from understanding that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.
### Programs and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):
– Provides $300 to $400 yearly
– Recipients need to demonstrate academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure incentivizes scholastic persistence
2. Scholastic Development Program (MDP):
– Gives 150 dollars annual grants
– Includes professional training and professional counseling
Results:
– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national