The American Association of University Women (Guam Branch) is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. Applications are available here and are due to the UOG Financial Aid Office at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, 2019.

The scholarship of $550 is for academic year 2019 and is open to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

1) Applicant must be a full-time student currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Guam.

2) Applicant must have successfully completed at least two (2) semesters at UOG.

3) Applicant must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA).

4) Applicant must provide a current official transcript for proof of current GPA.

5) Applicant must submit a completed AAUW Scholarship Application Form.

6) Applicant must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from two (2) UOG faculty members.

7) Applicant must submit a 500-word essay (typewritten, double-spaced) on one of the following topics:

1. Barriers women in Guam encounter in reaching top positions
2. The employment of women in STEM fields
3. My position on one AAUW issue (http://www.aauw.org/issues/)
4. Cultural influences on women’s careers

For more information, contact Dr. Laura Biggs at (671) 735-2783 or laura.uogseagrant@gmail.com.