support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group confronts both pressing financial barriers and enduring growth needs.
### Foundations and Objective https://viethope.com.vn/
Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address systemic scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The group’s goal—to empower impoverished students through access to learning—stems from understanding that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to educational continuation.
### Initiatives and Impact
1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (USP):
– Provides $300–$400 yearly
– Recipients need to demonstrate educational excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0)
– Gradual funding framework encourages academic persistence
2. Academic Development Program (MDP):
– Provides $150 annual scholarships
– Features career-specific training and career counseling
Achievements:
– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% countrywide
– Science/Technology participation: 68% vs. 42% countrywide
