The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist in the development of engineering and architecture talent among permanent residents of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Republic of Palau (ROP).

To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be a permanent resident of Guam, CNMI, FSM, ROP, or a dependent of active duty or reserve military personnel who are from Guam, CNMI, FSM, or ROP, as described above;
2. Exhibit sincere interest in obtaining an engineering or architecture undergraduate degree and returning to Guam, CNMI, FSM, or ROP after graduation to begin their professional career;
3. Be accepted to or plan to enroll in an accredited engineering or architecture program. (A candidate may apply for the scholarship before being accepted to the undergraduate program).

Amount

Between $3,500 to $5,000

Deadline

5:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020

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Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:

• Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
• Are the first in their families to attend college;
• Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
• Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.

APIA SCHOLARS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR:

• Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2020.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
• Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2020-2021 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2020
• Submit one letter of recommendation online

Amount

Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. 

Deadline

8 a.m. ChST on Jan 23, 2020 (5 p.m. EST on Jan 22, 2020)

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The Yoichi K. and Sharon S. Rengiil TRIO Scholarship is awarded to two students who are participants of the TRIO Student Support Services Program at the University of Guam and meet the scholarship requirements by the application deadline. The intent of this scholarship is to award one applicant who is an alumnus or alumnae of the Educational Talent Search and one alumnus or alumnae of Upward Bound program. If any one of the programs fail to field applicants, the scholarships will be awarded to the next eligible applicants.

Download the application packet below for information on eligibility and other requirements.

Amount

Two (2) scholarships of $500 each.

Deadline

3:00 p.m. on March 20, 2020 

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The Herminia Dierking Scholarship program is sponsored and funded jointly by the Guam Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and private sector contributors in recognition of the achievements of the late Herminia H. Dierking, a Legislator, Educator, Humanitarian, Past President of AGA Guam Chapter, Past Regional Vice President of AGA Pacific Rim, and a past recipient of the AGA National Chapter Service award. This Scholarship is open to students who intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Economics or Public Administration at the University of Guam (UOG).

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be a full time (12 credit minimum) incoming Junior or Senior enrolled in the UOG School of Business and Public Administration with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Economics or Public Administration.

2. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 as of

Fall Semester 2019.

3. The applicant must submit an essay as evidence of his/her commitment in promoting accountability and transparency in the government environment.

4. The applicant must demonstrate desire to excel and plans to graduate with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Economics or Public Administration disciplines.

5. Award winners will be required to participate in at least one AGA community service project.

6. Past AGA Guam Chapter scholarship recipients are not eligible.

7. Awards will be issued to the University on your behalf to off‐set the cost of tuition and fees or books.

Amount

$1,500

Deadline

3:00 p.m. on February 7, 2020 

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The Dr. Mary Spencer Micronesian Studies Scholarship is awarded to one or more students admitted to the Micronesian Studies Master of Arts Program at the University of Guam. 

Eligible Scholarship Recipients.  All scholarship applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. The applicant must be enrolled full-time or part-time at the University of Guam.
2. The applicant must have an overall 3.0 grade point average at the University of Guam or the last attended institution of learning at the time of his or her application for the scholarship, and he or she must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 throughout the scholarship period.
3. The applicant must continue to be a student in good standing at the University of Guam during the scholarship period.
4. The applicant must be a resident of Guam, the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Republic of Palau), or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.
5. Must submit at least one letter of recommendation.

Amount

3 awards at $500 each

Deadline

3:00 p.m. on April 17, 2020 

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This scholarship is available to current college or university students, graduating high school seniors, and those in the workforce or otherwise occupied who wish to be full time students. It is open for all fields of study.

This scholarship is being offered to US citizens and Guam residents who will be full time students at the UOG, taking at least twelve (12) credit hours per semester. The GWC will pay up to fifteen (15) credit hours for tuition and fees only per semester, and up to twelve (12) credit hours during a summer session.

The scholarship is LIMITED, and only offered to those who will NOT be receiving any other scholarships, for any amount, of tuition and fees, such as Merit Scholarship, Pell Grant, Regents Scholarship, or ROTC. This list is not inclusive of what may be available. Scholarships covering living expenses, books, and other items may be accepted.

The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA per semester, and the scholarship will be withdrawn if not met for 2 consecutive semesters.

The recipient must attend one (1) GWC meeting a year and assist at two (2) GWC events a year.

Amount

Two (2) Full-Time Tuition and Fees Scholarship for up to four (4) years.

Deadline

12:00 p.m. on April 15, 2020 

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The QPT3 Scholarship is the Quichocho, Pangelinan, Taison, Talavera, and Tenorio Scholarship.

The scholarshp is open to;

1. Memnbers of the Quichocho, Pangelinan, Taison, Talavera, and Tenorio family

2. All Chamorro descendants

3. All CNMI citizens or residents

4. All FSM citizens or residents

5. All Palau citizens and residents

for more information and to apply, please download the application packet below.

Deadline

3:00 p.m. on February 14, 2020 

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