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

support to underprivileged students since its inception in 2002. By merging economic scholarships with skill-building projects, the group addresses both urgent financial barriers and sustained growth needs.

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

Founded in 2002 by Vietnamese diaspora students at Harvard University, VietHope worked to address institutional scholastic disparities in Vietnam. The nonprofit’s goal—to equip economically challenged students through access to schooling—originates from recognition that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.

### Projects and Impact

1. University Scholarship Program (USP):

– Offers $300–$400 yearly

– Beneficiaries need to show academic merit (lowest GPA of 3.0)

– Phased funding structure incentivizes academic continuation

2. Merit Development Program (Merit Program):

– Offers $150 USD yearly grants

– Contains vocational training and professional counseling

Outcomes:

– University degree attainment: 91% vs. 74% countrywide

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