VietHope has emerged as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, providing vital

support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with competency-developing projects, the nonprofit addresses both urgent economic barriers and sustained advancement needs.

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

Established in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve structural scholastic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to enable low-income students through entry to schooling—originates from recognition that financial hardship remains the primary barrier to academic persistence.

### Projects and Influence

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Offers $300 to $400 annually

– Recipients must demonstrate educational achievement (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Phased funding system incentivizes academic adherence

2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Offers 150 dollars yearly scholarships

– Includes vocational training and professional counseling

Achievements:

– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide