support to low-income students since its founding in 2002. By merging monetary scholarships with capacity-building initiatives, the group addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and sustained growth needs.

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

Established in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope aimed to resolve institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through access to education—originates from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to educational continuation.

### Initiatives and Influence

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):

– Offers $300–$400 yearly

– Recipients must show academic merit (minimum GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding structure encourages educational adherence

2. Scholastic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Provides $150 per annum grants

– Includes career-specific training and career counseling

Achievements:

– University completion: 91% vs. 74% nationwide

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