The following is a list of scholarships that are available through the UOG Endowment Foundation.

Students are encouraged to read the scholarship requirements carefully before applying to ensure their application is accurate and complete.

Students must fill out the application form linked below or email our offices for a copy at info@uogendowment.org, and submit it along with an Official Copy of their transcripts from the last institution they were enrolled in and any supplemental materials required by the scholarship guidelines, to the UOG Endowment Foundation offices by the application deadline. Submissions are accepted online via the link below, and any supplemental materials may be submitted via email at info@uogendowment.org. Students may also drop off hard copy applications at the UOG Endowment Foundation office by scheduling an appointment. Supplemental materials may include letters of recommendations, essay, or any other component listed in the description. Students are welcome to contact the UOG Endowment Foundation if they have any questions about scholarship eligibility requirements or application requirements.

Scholarship Application FAQs

Submissions will also be accepted via email by attaching the scholarship application form (available for download at the link below) to an email and submitting to info@uogendowment.org.
For transcripts, you can submit a request online by going here: https://www.uog.edu/admissions/request-a-transcript. Admissions and Records will email a copy of the official transcripts directly to the UOG Endowment Foundation.
Students who are applying to more than one scholarship need only submit one (1) official transcript, but must have a separate application form/other additional materials for EACH scholarship they are applying for.
Students are encouraged to CC info@uogendowment.org in transcript request emails to admissions, to alert us that transcripts have been requested before the deadline date.
If submitting supplemental materials via email, please indicate in body of email the student name and which scholarship(s) the materials are being submitted for.
Some letters of recommendation writers may want to submit their letters directly to the UOG Endowment rather than through the student. They may do so by emailing their letter to info@uogendowment.org. Please have them indicate in the email header the name of the student and the name of the scholarship.
To submit application materials in hard copy form, please mail to 303 University Drive UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96913.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we cannot send confirmation emails to every applicant upon receipt of transcript or application.

For more information, please email us at info@uogendowment.org.

Click the button below for the Online Application Portal and/or to Download the Application Form PDF

Open Scholarships (May-June 2024)

🔱 Applications for the Tanom Bernard Watson Scholarship and the Jon A. Anderson Scholarship are due on May 13, 2024 at 5pm.

🔱 Applications for the More Like Jimmy Scholarship are due on June 30, 2024.

Jon A. Anderson Scholarship

This scholarship honors the memory of Jon Alan Anderson. Anderson moved to Guam in 1977 to become vice president and general manager of Pacific Telestations Inc., also known as KUAM TV and Radio. He worked for years in radio and became a co-owner of KGUM-AM and branded it as K-57 in 1981. It introduced unique news and traffic approach called “On The GO” and as the company president, he delivered newscasts on the morning show. In 1984 he launched Guam’s first program to combine news and talk. He launched The Breakfast Show and kept the island informed about issues of the day, covering the big stories and events on island, as well as the daily goings-on. Eventually, he converted K-57 to a full-time news-talk format and was on-air for more than 20 years.

He enjoyed his work in television and radio professionally and enjoyed performing in his private life, too. He sang in the Guam Symphony Chorale, emceed Miss World Guam and Miss Universe Guam pageants, was a member of the Rotary Club of Guam, served as president of the Guam Press Club and was on the board of the Guam Symphony Society for 15 years. He posthumously received the Ancient Order of the CHamorri award for his years of service to the island.

Award: 2 awards of $1,000 for one year (distributed $500 per semester)
Eligibility:
- Must be a full-time undergraduate student
- Must have a declared major in CLASS.
- Preference to be given to Journalism students
- Letters of recommendation from UOG Faculty is preferred.

Minimum GPA of 3.00 (Must maintain 3.0 through scholarship period)
Payable to: UOG

Deadline to submit applications: May 13, 2024 – 5:00PM ChST

More Like Jimmy Scholarship for Marine or Environmental Science

This scholarship was created in honor of Jimmy Hall, to pass on the spirit of curiosity and excitement for sharks and their world. Jimmy inspired countless people with his energy, enthusiasm, and infectious personality. His unwavering hunger for life and sense of adventure left most who met him striving to be “More Like Jimmy.” Jimmy died in 2007, during one of hi many great adventures, a BASE jumping expedition to Baffin Island in the Arctic.

Open to UOG and GCC students
Award:
- 1 award of $1,000 to a Freshman (paid up front)
- 1 award of $2,000 to a Sophomore (paid up front)
- 1 award of $3,000 to a Junior (paid up front)
- 1 award of $4,000 to a Senior (paid up front)
Eligibility:
- Applicant must declare intent to pursue an degree in Marine or Environmental Science at UOG. (Must love Elasmobranchs)
- Available to full-time undergraduate students
- Short essay describing accomplishments in prior school year with an emphasis on volunteer and environmental work.
- 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from an educator, 1 from a person who witnessed your volunteer work in prior year)
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
Payable to: Awardee

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2024

Tanom Bernard Watson Scholarship

This scholarship honors the memory of Bernard Watson. Mr. Watson was a farmer, innovator, educator, collaborator, and friend who was recognized as one of the best agroecologists managing his farm for more than 30 years in Guam. He openly shared his knowledge with everyone and helped the University of Guam in so many ways. The Agriculture and Life Sciences Division faculty members wish to honor his memory by offering the “Tanom Bernard Watson Scholarship” to graduate and undergraduate students who study agriculture and food sciences in the Agriculture and Life Science Division at the University of Guam.

o Awards:

o 1 award of $1,000 to a SAFNR graduate student

o 1 award of $750 to an ALS Ag/Natural Resources undergraduate student

o 1 award of $750 to an ALS Human Nutrition & Food Sciences or Child & Family Life Sciences undergraduate student

o Eligibility:

o Relatives of selection committee members are not eligible, but relatives of UOG employees are eligible.

o Minimum GPA:

o Undergraduates must have a 2.8 or higher after completion of 40 credits earned at UOG.

o Graduates must have a 3.4 or higher after the completion of 12 credits earned at UOG.

o Essay Requirement:

o Complete the UOGEF scholarship application.

o Applicants must submit an essay that answers the question: “What are your career goals?”

Students MUST fill out the application form and email it to the UOG Endowment Foundation office at info@uogendowment.org by the 5:00pm May 13, 2024 deadline.

Scholarship Application Form

Most Spring 2024 scholarships are now closed. Thank you to all the students who applied. We wish you the best of luck!

Students MUST fill out the application form and email it to the UOG Endowment Foundation office at info@uogendowment.org.

Additional scholarships may be available through the UOG Financial Aid office. A list of those scholarships and their application processes can be found on their website.

Most of these scholarships are made possible through generous contributions from donors who have a passion for helping students and improving lives. If you are interested in setting up a scholarship in your name, in honor of a loved one, or in support of a cause you care about, we would love to chat with you. Call our offices at (671) 735-2957 to learn more.