The organization has developed as a revolutionary force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, providing essential

support to underprivileged students since its founding in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with competency-developing programs, the organization confronts both immediate economic barriers and long-term growth needs.

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

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to rectify structural academic inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through access to education—arises from understanding that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to academic adherence.

### Initiatives and Influence

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):

– Grants between $300 and $400 per year

– Beneficiaries must show academic excellence (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system motivates educational adherence

2. Merit Development Program (MDP):

– Gives 150 dollars annual grants

– Features professional training and professional counseling

Achievements:

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

– Science/Technology enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide