support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with skill-building programs, the organization tackles both pressing fiscal barriers and long-term advancement needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address institutional scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to empower low-income students through opportunities to schooling—stems from understanding that monetary hardship remains the main barrier to academic adherence.
### Programs and Influence
1. University Scholarship Program (University Support Program):
– Grants $300–$400 annually
– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)
– Incremental funding structure incentivizes scholastic adherence
2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):
– Offers 150 dollars annual bursaries
– Features career-specific training and professional counseling
Results:
– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national
– STEM enrollment: 68% vs. 42% nationwide
