VietHope has arisen as a transformative force in Vietnam’s learning landscape, providing essential

support to low-income students since its establishment in 2002. By combining economic scholarships with capacity-building programs, the group addresses both urgent financial barriers and long-term growth needs.

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

Created in 2002 by overseas Vietnamese students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to resolve systemic educational inequities in Vietnam. The organization’s goal—to equip economically challenged students through access to schooling—arises from understanding that financial hardship remains the main barrier to educational adherence.

### Initiatives and Effect

1. Higher education Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Provides $300–$400 per year

– Beneficiaries need to demonstrate scholastic merit (base GPA of 3.0)

– Gradual funding system incentivizes academic adherence

2. Academic Development Program (MDP):

– Gives $150 per annum bursaries

– Contains vocational training and occupational counseling

Achievements:

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

– Technical fields participation: 68% vs. 42% nationwide