VietHope has emerged as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, offering critical

support to economically disadvantaged students since its founding in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with skill-building projects, the organization tackles both pressing financial barriers and sustained advancement needs.

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

Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve systemic academic inequities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through opportunities to learning—stems from recognition that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to academic persistence.

### Programs and Effect

1. University Scholarship Program (USP):

– Grants $300–$400 annually

– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system motivates academic adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Offers $150 annual scholarships

– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling

Achievements:

– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national

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