VietHope has arisen as a transformative force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, offering essential

support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By integrating monetary scholarships with competency-developing projects, the organization confronts both urgent economic barriers and sustained advancement needs.

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

Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to address institutional scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to equip low-income students through entry to schooling—stems from acknowledgement that economic hardship remains the primary barrier to educational adherence.

### Initiatives and Impact

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Grants $300–$400 per year

– Beneficiaries must show educational merit (base GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding structure encourages educational adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Provides 150 dollars per annum scholarships

– Contains career-specific training and occupational counseling

Outcomes:

– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

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