VietHope has developed as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s academic landscape, providing essential

support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the organization tackles both pressing financial barriers and enduring developmental needs.

### Origins and Purpose https://viethope.com.vn/

Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve systemic educational imbalances in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to equip low-income students through entry to learning—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the main barrier to academic continuation.

### Initiatives and Impact

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):

– Grants between $300 and $400 annually

– Beneficiaries are required to exhibit academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Incremental funding system encourages scholastic persistence

2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Offers 150 dollars per annum bursaries

– Features professional training and career counseling

Achievements:

– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% national

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