The University of Guam Endowment Foundation proudly hosted a scholarship presentation ceremony on October 25, 2024 at the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Lecture Hall in the Tan Lam Pek Kim English and Communication Building. 15 privately funded scholarships were awarded to 24 University of Guam students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Senior Vice President & Provost Sharleen Q. Santos-Bamba, Ph.D. expressed, “Scholarships play a crucial role in making higher education accessible and affordable for students at the University of Guam. They alleviate the financial burden of tuition and related expenses, allowing students to focus on their studies rather than financial stress. By providing essential support, scholarships help reduce student loan debt and enable a diverse range of individuals to pursue their academic and career goals.”
The ceremony highlighted the importance of donor involvement, which not only helps individual students but also enriches the entire educational community. SVPP Santos-Bamba added, “Donors play a crucial role in this effort, creating opportunities for students who might otherwise struggle to afford college. Their contributions not only support individual futures but also enhance the educational community, fostering a more diverse and skilled workforce that benefits society. Together, scholarships and donor generosity empower students at the University of Guam to complete their degrees and realize their potential.”
For more information about scholarship opportunities and how to contribute, please visit give.uog.edu or contact the University of Guam Endowment Foundation at (671) 735-2957 or info@uogendowment.org
Scholarship recipients (l to r)
1st Row:
- Sage Kubarii Uchel, Akira Baba Scholarship
- Camille E. Borja, Jon A. Anderson Scholarship
- Trexie Berondo, JARS Scholarship
- Gabriel Ngirblekuu Jr., ENGEO Engineering Scholarship
- Anna Mallari, SSFM Engineering Scholarship
- Craig Chugrad, Bicentenary Birth of the Bab Scholarship
- Thuy Nguyen, Patricia L. and Thomas W. Krise 1st Generation Scholarship, SSFM Engineering Scholarship
- Aira May Ngalongalo, Matson Leadership Scholarship
- Olivia Leon Guerrero, Frank & Terry Stotts Family Scholarship
- Andrea Ramos, ADS Scholarship for Business and Accounting Students
- Rolly DeJuan, James and Young Hee Ji Scholarship
- Hazel David, Matson Leadership Scholarship
- Davianaree Sese, Dr. Charles Parent Nursing Scholarship
- Nonilon Santos, ADS Scholarship for Business and Accounting Students
- Denzyl Ngiralmau, Palau Women’s Club
2nd Row:
- Jamal Tagey, ISA LGBTQ+ Student Support Scholarship
- Abigail Alosima, Jon A. Anderson Scholarship
- John Labadan, ENGEO Engineering Scholarship
- Larissa Rupley, Dr. Charles Parent Nursing Scholarship
- Mia Isabella Nanpei, Frederick J. Horecky Scholarship
Not Pictured:
- Kateri DuBose, Palau Women’s Club
- Joshua Daniel Artuz, Patricia L. and Thomas W. Krise Gap Scholarship
- Diana Silang, QPT3 Familia Scholarship
- Ivan Aguilar, Priscilla C.T. Perez Scholarship