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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Deadline: 

• Application Opens: Thursday, September 17, 2017
• Application Closes: Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST; now closed for Class of 2018

Award:     $2,500 - $20,000 

Eligibility:

• US Citizen or Legal Resident (Republic of the Marshall Islands, FSM)
• Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity (as defined by the US Census)
• Low SocioEconomic Status
• First to attend college
• Grade Point Average of 2.7 or higher

Deadline:  September 15, 2017.  Semi-Finalist Phase – Nov 2017 to Jan 2018.  Finalist Interview – March 2018.  Award Date – July to September 2018.

Award:  Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national or permanent resident
• A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

Deadline: Application opens in October; Now Closed for Class of 2018 

Award: $40,000/year 

Eligibility:

• US Citizen or Legal Resident 
• Cumulative Unweighted Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher
• Household Earnings under $95,000
• SAT score of 1200 or higher
• Other requirements: letters of recommendations and essays

Deadline:  February 1, 2018; 5PM EST 

Award:  Up to $30,000 over four years

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the U.S.
• Show potential leadership
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service
• Present evidence of financial need
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 (Math & Critical Reading combined) or a composite ACT score of 21

Deadline:  March 31, 2018

Award:  Up to $10,000

Eligibility:

• Annual scholarship program for college-bound high school students who are legally blind.
• Requirements:
  • Completion of scholarship application form online at lighthouseguild.org/scholarships
  • Proof of legal blindness
  • Proof of US citizenship or legal residency
  • Documentation of academic achievement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • College-bound applicants are required to submit two (2) personal statements:  one about the applicant and second describing the influence of an outstanding teacher
  • Chosen college must be accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
  • All college admissions policies must be non-denominational, open to applicants of all religions, faiths and belief

Deadline: Application opens in September; Now Closed for Class of 2018 

Award: $200,000 

Eligibility:

• US Citizen or Legal Resident 
• Academic Rigor: primarily A’s in rigorous courses (AP and Honors), Top 5-10% of class
• Household Earnings under $65,000 for family of 4
• SAT or PSAT scores of 1310 or higher
• Other requirements: letters of recommendations and essays

Deadline:  January 4, 2018; CLOSED

Award:  $10,000 renewable for up to an additional 3 years; up to $40,000 total per recipient

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• Be citizens of the United States of America;
• Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
• Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

Deadline: Applications for the 2018 awards will be accepted between July 1, 2018 and November 15, 2018

Awards:

• Local-level award recipients become eligible for region-level awards of either $3,000 or $5,000
• Region-level award recipients then become eligible to receive one of three international-level awards of $10,000.

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; 671-727-5467

NOTE: Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. Students may not apply individually to the program or be nominated.

Deadline:

• November 2017 (notifications)
• February 2018 (completed applications)

Awards:  See candidates here:

https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/awards.html

Eligibility:

Access eligibility requirements for each component:

General Component
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/eligibility.html

Arts Component
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/eligibility.html

Career and Technical Education Component
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/eligibility.html
http://cte.ed.gov/initiatives/cte-scholars

Deadline: February 28, 2018

Award:  Fellows will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility:

To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, students must submit either an SAT or ACT score. 

Selected Wells Fargo Fellows must enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. Failure to enroll in the fall of 2018 will lead to forfeiture of the scholarship. 

Wells Fargo Fellows must participate in all Wells Fargo Webinars and attend all Summer Leadership Summits in order to maintain funding eligibility. 

There are five military academies:

• United States Military Academy — Army
• United States Naval Academy — Navy and Marine Corps
• United States Coast Guard Academy
• United States Merchant Marine Academy
• United States Air Force Academy

To be accepted into any service academy except for the Coast Guard Academy, you must first be nominated by your Guam Congress Representative. For more information, contact Congresswoman Bordallo’s Guam District Office at 477-4272 or visit https://bordallo.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations

Application Deadline for Congressional Nomination:  December 1, 2017