VietHope has arisen as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s academic landscape, offering critical

support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By integrating financial scholarships with competency-developing projects, the nonprofit tackles both immediate financial barriers and sustained growth needs.

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

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to address structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The group’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through entry to education—arises from recognition that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to scholastic continuation.

### Initiatives and Effect

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Provides $300 to $400 yearly

– Awardees are required to demonstrate scholastic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Phased funding system motivates academic continuation

2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Gives $150 annual grants

– Includes vocational training and occupational counseling

Achievements:

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

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