VH has arisen as a transformative force in Vietnam’s academic landscape, offering essential

support to low-income students since its inception in 2002. By combining monetary scholarships with skill-building programs, the nonprofit addresses both immediate financial 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 rectify systemic academic disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s mandate—to enable impoverished students through entry to schooling—stems from acknowledgement that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to scholastic adherence.

### Projects and Effect

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (Undergraduate Scholarship Program):

– Provides $300 to $400 yearly

– Recipients need to exhibit scholastic excellence (base GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding framework encourages academic adherence

2. Academic Development Program (MDP):

– Provides 150 dollars yearly bursaries

– Includes professional training and occupational counseling

Results:

– Postsecondary degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% national

– STEM registration: 68% vs. 42% countrywide