The organization has developed as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, offering vital

support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the organization tackles both immediate economic barriers and enduring developmental needs.

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

Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify systemic scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through access to learning—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic persistence.

### Projects and Impact

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):

– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly

– Awardees need to show educational achievement (base GPA of 3.0)

– Incremental funding framework encourages educational persistence

2. Academic Development Program (MDP):

– Offers 150 dollars annual scholarships

– Features career-specific training and career counseling

Outcomes:

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

– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide