support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group confronts both urgent economic barriers and sustained advancement needs.
### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve systemic educational inequities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to empower low-income students through access to schooling—arises from understanding that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.
### Initiatives and Influence
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides between $300 and $400 yearly
– Beneficiaries must demonstrate educational excellence (base GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding system incentivizes educational continuation
2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):
– Provides $150 annual bursaries
– Features vocational training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% national