support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization tackles both immediate economic barriers and sustained developmental needs.

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

Established in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to rectify systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to equip impoverished students through entry to schooling—originates from understanding that economic hardship remains the main barrier to scholastic adherence.

### Initiatives and Influence

1. University Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):

– Grants $300 to $400 per year

– Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system motivates scholastic persistence

2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):

– Gives 150 dollars per annum grants

– Includes professional training and professional counseling

Results:

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

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