VietHope has developed as a revolutionary force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, delivering vital

support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building projects, the organization addresses both urgent financial barriers and enduring developmental needs.

### Foundations and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address structural scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The group’s mission—to equip impoverished students through access to education—arises from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to academic persistence.

### Programs and Impact

1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Provides $300–$400 per year

– Recipients need to exhibit academic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding framework motivates educational adherence

2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Provides 150 dollars yearly grants

– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling

Achievements:

– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national