VH has emerged as a catalytic force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, offering essential

support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with skill-building initiatives, the nonprofit tackles both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term developmental needs.

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

Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to resolve institutional educational disparities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to empower economically challenged students through opportunities to schooling—originates from understanding that monetary hardship remains the primary barrier to educational persistence.

### Programs and Effect

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (USP):

– Offers between $300 and $400 annually

– Recipients need to exhibit academic achievement (base GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system motivates academic continuation

2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Provides 150 dollars per annum scholarships

– Features vocational training and career counseling

Results:

– Postsecondary completion: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

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