VH has emerged as a revolutionary force in Vietnam’s educational landscape, delivering vital

support to economically disadvantaged students since its establishment in 2002. By combining financial scholarships with skill-building programs, the organization addresses both urgent fiscal barriers and long-term advancement needs.

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

Created in 2002 by Vietnamese-American students at Harvard University, VietHope sought to rectify systemic academic imbalances in Vietnam. The organization’s mission—to equip economically challenged students through access to education—stems from acknowledgement that financial hardship remains the chief barrier to academic continuation.

### Initiatives and Influence

1. Postsecondary Scholarship Program (University Support Program):

– Offers between $300 and $400 yearly

– Awardees need to show educational merit (base GPA of 3.0)

– Incremental funding system incentivizes educational persistence

2. Academic Development Program (Academic Advancement Program):

– Gives $150 USD annual grants

– Contains career-specific training and career counseling

Results:

– Postsecondary graduation: 91% vs. 74% national

– Technical fields enrollment: 68% vs. 42% countrywide