GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Logo
Department of Education
Responsible, Respectful, and Ready for Life

Adkins Scholarship Foundation

Deadline:  TBA

Award:

  • 1st Place: $10,000
  • 2nd Place: $6,000
  • 3rd Place: $4,000

Eligibility:

  • Resident of Guam 
  • Be High School Junior or Senior

Other requirements: Written research project and an oral presentation for the Top Three Finalists

Contact:  Dee Perez at 787-5661

Bank of Guam - Ifit

Deadline: March 9, 2018

Award: $2,000 scholarship to attend college, supplemented by a paid Bank of Guam summer internship.  The scholarship will be available for use at any 4 year U.S. accredited college or university.  Up to ten (10) awards given per year.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

  • Reside in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or San Francisco, California.
  • Be a graduating high school senior, Class of 2018 (copies of transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores required);
  • Submit an application to Bank of Guam, ATTN:  Communications Department;
  • Submit three (3) letters of recommendation:   two (2) from a teacher or administrator from the student’s high school and one (1) from a reference of choice; and
  • Submit answers to three (3) essay questions (please see brochure for additional rules), and a one minute video clip about the applicant.

CoreTech

Deadline:  May 2018

Award: $2,500

Eligibility:

  • Resident of Guam 
  • Be High School Senior
  • Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher
  • Other requirements: Application form, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of enrolling full-time in an accredited US undergraduate program in the Fall of 2018

Guam Society of America Scholarship

Deadline: May 28, 2018

Award: Up to $7,000

Eligibility :

  • Must submit membership application with $10 fee
  • Online application submission required together with letters of recommendation, 4 pages essay or not more 1200 words.
  • 24 volunteer hours provided directly to the Guam Society of America and previous Guam Society Membership in 2017. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Guam Society at gsascholarship@verizon.net or info@guamsociety.org or by phone at (478) 284-6996. 

Guam Women's Club Rick Biolchino Memorial Scholarship

Deadline:  April 4, 2018

Award:  $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must:
    • be graduating from high school with plans to attend the Guam Community College and major in Marketing
    • be a US citizen and resident of Guam (must present proof)
    • file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Guam Community College as a recipient of the Student Aid Report (SAR)
    • show cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 as indicated on an official high school transcript
    • complete the required essay.  Essay must address the following:  future goals, community service history, and financial need.
    • submit two letters of recommendation:  one from a teacher and the other from a non-immediate family member
  • The recipient of the scholarship will be required to attend one Guam Women's Club meeting and to help with the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser.

Guam Women's Club Horecky/Wheeler Scholarship

Deadline:  April 4, 2018

Award:  $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must:
    • be graduating from high school with plans to attend the Guam Community College and major in Marketing
    • be a US citizen and resident of Guam (must present proof)
    • file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Guam Community College as a recipient of the Student Aid Report (SAR)
    • show cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 as indicated on an official high school transcript
    • complete the required essay.  Essay must address the following:  future goals, community service history, and financial need.
    • submit two letters of recommendation:  one from a teacher and the other from a non-immediate family member
  • The recipient of the scholarship will be required to attend one Guam Women's Club meeting and to help with the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser.

Merit Scholarship

Awarded to the top academic high school students of the graduating class by the University of Guam
  • Graduate from a public high school or private high schools DoDEA high school
  • 3 - 4 years of the highest academic scholastic standing for your graduating class
  • Cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0 at time of graduation
  • United States citizen; or a permanent resident alien
  • Legal resident of Guam for a continuous period of not less than 5 calendar years immediately preceding June 15th of the year the award is to be awarded

Moda Ginos

Deadline: May 4, 2018

Award: $1,000 ($500/semester)

Eligibility:

  • Resident of Guam (and has been on the island for the past 2 years)
  • Be High School Senior
  • Must enroll at UOG or GCC
  • Grade Point Average of 90%
  • Other requirements: Application form, 2 letters of recommendations, Official high school transcript

Rotary Club of Guam Sunrise Fallen Brave of Micronesia Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 2018

Award: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Resident of Guam 
  • Graduating Senior
  • Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher
  • Other requirements: Application form, 3 letters of recommendation, 200-400 word essay, Official high school transcript

Shieh Scholar Athlete Application 2018

Deadline: April 20, 2018

Awards: One male and one female athlete will be given a $2,000 scholarship.

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated excellence in academics, high school sports, community service, and leadership.
  • Minimum  GPA of 3.4 based on a 4.00 system or 84 based on a 100 pt system. School Principal to verify record of the student. 
  • Must be a senior and plans on matriculating in U.S. Accredited College or
  • Must submit a photo with nomination.
  • Must NOT smoke, drink alcohol or use other drugs.
  • Application  Form 

Application form: Along with this application, you must include a separate sealed transcript and 2 letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic, athletic, community service, or leadership.

Instructions: Complete all sections of the application and email to doctorshieh@yahoo.com or drop off at Dr. Shieh’s Clinic, 643 Chalan San Antonio, Suite 108, Tamuning, GU 96913. Office phone: 648-2229

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Guam Post Charlie Corn Scholarship

Deadline: January 26, 2018 at 5:00pm

Award: $3,500 - $5,000 

Eligibility:

  • Resident of Guam, CNMI, Palau, FSM
  • Undergraduate major in Engineering or Architecture
  • Other requirements: 2 letters of recommendations, Official high school transcript, SAT or other standard achievement test results, 500-word essay

Soroptimist International of Marianas

Deadline: November 15, 2018

Award: $1,500

Eligibility:

  • Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
  • Has financial need.
  • Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
  • Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
  • Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
  • Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
  • Does not have a graduate degree.
  • Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
  • Has a Social Security number or Tax ID number. (This is required for tax purposes and is only necessary if you are a resident of the United States. You will not be asked to share this information unless you have been given an award.)
  • Guam Contact Information: Diane Prejean- ddprejean@gmail.com; 671-727-546


For technical questions and comments regarding this website, including accessibility concerns, please contact the Webmaster.

Back to Top
Success!