The organization has developed as a transformative force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, offering vital

support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By integrating economic scholarships with capacity-building projects, the nonprofit tackles both immediate fiscal barriers and sustained developmental needs.

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

Founded in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic academic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to enable impoverished students through entry to learning—originates from recognition that economic hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic persistence.

### Initiatives and Influence

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

– Grants between $300 and $400 per year

– Awardees need to exhibit academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Incremental funding structure incentivizes educational continuation

2. Scholastic Development Program (Merit Program):

– Offers $150 per annum grants

– Features vocational training and career counseling

Results:

– Higher education completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide

– Science/Technology registration: 68% vs. 42% national