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

support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with capacity-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both immediate financial barriers and sustained growth needs.

### Beginnings and Mission https://viethope.com.vn/

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address structural academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to enable economically challenged students through entry to schooling—originates from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to academic persistence.

### Initiatives and Impact

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):

– Grants $300–$400 per year

– Recipients are required to demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Phased funding system incentivizes educational adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Offers $150 yearly scholarships

– Features career-specific training and professional counseling

Achievements:

– University graduation: 91% vs. 74% national

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