VietHope has arisen as a revolutionary force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, providing critical

support to economically disadvantaged students since its inception in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with competency-developing initiatives, the nonprofit tackles both urgent economic barriers and long-term advancement needs.

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

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s mandate—to enable low-income students through entry to learning—arises from recognition that economic hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.

### Projects and Impact

1. University Scholarship Program (USP):

– Offers between $300 and $400 per year

– Recipients are required to demonstrate educational merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Phased funding structure incentivizes academic persistence

2. Academic Development Program (Merit Program):

– Offers $150 yearly bursaries

– Features professional training and career counseling

Results:

– Higher education degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% nationwide

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