support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit confronts both pressing fiscal barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify institutional scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower low-income students through access to schooling—originates from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Projects and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (USP):
– Offers $300 to $400 annually
– Beneficiaries must exhibit educational merit (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework motivates scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides 150 dollars per annum grants
– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling
Outcomes:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide