This endowed scholarship honors the memory of Mr. Akira Baba and is sponsored by Akira Baba Family and the Baba Corporation.  Mr. Baba’s businesses deal with the tourism, hospitality, and service industry.  Award preference will be made to eligible applicants in the tourism, hospitality, and marine biology programs. However, any UOG student can apply for the scholarship.

• Award: 1 award of $750 for one year
• Eligibility: Open to all UOG students.
• Essay: Response to the following questions:
  • What is your chosen field of study? Why?
  • What activities are you involved in at your school and community (i.e. clubs, organizations, etc. ) Describe your involvement in each.
  • Briefly describe any honors that you have received that you would like the scholarship committee to consider when reviewing this application.
  • Briefly explain your career objectives and how you can contribute back to the island of Guam.
  • Briefly describe any special financial circumstances that you would like the scholarship committee to consider when reviewing this application.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Other requirements: 2 letters of recommendation
• Selection will be based on financial need.
• Payable to: Awardee

This endowed scholarship honors President Emeritus Wilfred P. Leon Guerrero, 6^th President of the University of Guam.  It was created by VP Emeritus Mark Heath who served UOG in the roles of Chief Financial Officer, Controller, VP of Finance, and VP of Administration & Finance.

• Award: 1 award of $500 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • UOG students from one of the following islands (residents): Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, or the Marshall Islands
  • Must be full-time student
  • Open to graduate and undergraduate students
• Minimum GPA of 2.00
• Selection will be based on financial need.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship was created in honor of Cerila M. Rapadas by the Board of Directors of Catholic Social Services (CSS), her many colleagues, friends and family. She worked tirelessly along with social workers and other social service caregivers at CSS for over 20 years.  She provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to dozens of her co-workers over the years as they provided respectful and dignified care to hundreds of clients who needed basic, humanitarian attention and love. This scholarship is granted with the hope that as the recipients go forward and complete their studies, they may choose to serve Guam’s most needy and vulnerable populations.

• Award: 1 award of $500 per year
• Eligibility:
  • Must be enrolled full time at the University of Guam as an undergraduate student in the Social Work program or closely related field.
  • Applicant must continue to be in good standing at the University of Guam during the scholarship period.
  • Applicant must be a resident of Guam and intend to work and stay on Guam after completing their degree.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and must maintain that average throughout the scholarship period.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship honors the memory of Christine P. Lewis, whose life and exploits inspired so many cancer patients on Guam.  The Christine P. Lewis Memorial Fund wishes to assist students based on academics, financial, and social criteria.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year
• Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Essay required: 500 words, outlining the reasons for applying for the scholarship and future aspirations.
• Additional requirement: Scholarship recipient must place a flower on the burial site of Christine P. Lewis in appreciation.
• Payable to: UOG

This scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Charles Parent, who recognized the importance for patients receiving medical care to have nurses and practitioners that can relay medical information in their language and with the same cultural reverence to allow the patient to be at ease.  As a Guam physician, he witnessed the positive curative value that nurses from Micronesia can have with other Micronesian patients that don’t speak English and had never previously travelled from their home islands in Micronesia before.

• Award: 3 awards of $3,000 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • Open to students from the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands who have been accepted into the core nursing program or the Second Step nursing program.
  • Must show evidence of financial need.
• No Minimum GPA required.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship was created to honor members of the Stotts Family, in particular the following: Frank Stotts taught physical education classes at the University of Guam in the 1970’s and coached the UOG Men’s Basketball Team from 1970-1976.  He was inducted to UOG’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. Terry Stotts at age 16 played on UOG’s basketball team and UOG won the Guam Island Basketball Championship. Jayne (Stotts) Phelps earned a Masters of Elementary Education from the University of Guam (1973).

• Awards:
  • 1 award of $1,000 to an UOG athlete OR a student pursuing a degree in Education
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a student athlete or Education major
  • Official transcript from last school/college attended
  • Based on financial need
  • Preference to be given to students who are members of any UOG athletic team.
  • Any student athlete (regardless of sport) does not need to pursue Education curricula.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship is in honor of Attorney Fred Horecky, an active member in the island business community. He is the proprietor and managing attorney of The Law Offices of Horecky & Associates. He has been practicing law for over three decades and received the 2013 U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minority Small Business Award for Guam.  He continues to give back to our island community by providing scholarships to students.

• Award: 2 awards of $500 for one year
• Eligibility: Must be a graduate student enrolled at SBPA
• Minority students encouraged to apply
• Minimum GPA of 2.50, and must maintain 2.8 GPA for scholarship period
• Selection will be based on financial need.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship was created from collective donations received through the Foundation’s annual “G is for Giving” campaign and other donations to benefit UOG students in need. 

• Award:
  • 24 awards of $750 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • Applicant must be a UOG student in good standing.
  • Must be a full-time student (12+ credit hours)
  • Preference to be given to students who have volunteered time within the last 12 months in support of the UOG Endowment Foundation or with a UOG project or event.
  • Student must not be in receipt of another UOGEF scholarship for the award period.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Letter of recommendation from UOG department leader or Certificate of Appreciation required as proof of volunteer status.
• Payable to: UOG

This endowed IT&E scholarship was created in honor of Margarita Duenas Perez, mother of IT&E Overseas Chairman, Jose D. Perez, and Jaime Felipe Tuquero, a dedicated colleague at IT&E Overseas.

• Award: 8 awards of $2,000 for one year to be distributed as $1,000 per semester
• Eligibility:
  • Preference to be given to full time employees or children of IT&E Overseas or one of its subsidiaries.
  • Must be enrolled full-time at the University of Guam
  • Open to Undergraduate/ Graduate students
  • Submit three (3) Letters of recommendation
• Minimum GPA of 3.20
• Essay requirement: Essay should be based on the applicant’s long-term objectives
• Payable to: Awardee

This endowed scholarship is named for benefactors James and Young Hee Ji.  James Ji served as a taekwondo instructor at UOG in the 1970s.  He is a successful businessman and proprietor of James Ji Enterprises construction company. He remains active in his passion for taekwondo through the Guam Taekwondo Federation/James Ji Taekwondo Academy.  Through the James Ji Foundation, they continue their philanthropy towards various causes.  They have provided scholarships to a number of UOG students since 2002.

• Award: 3 awards of $5,000 for one year to be distributed as $2,500 per semester
• Eligibility: Must be a resident of Guam.
• GPA: Overall 2.5
• Essay requirement:
  • Describe any activities or community services which you are/were a participant.
  • What is your chosen course of study and why?
  • Briefly explain your intended career objectives.
• Payable to: Awardee

This endowed scholarship is named for Professor Emeritus of Art, Robert M. Sajnovsky, M.F.A. and his son, James Sajnovsky.  After decades of service to UOG as a member of the CLASS faculty, Robert Sajnovsky continues to be an active member of the Society of Emeritus Professors and Retired Scholars by engaging in CLASS’ Annual Research Conferences through creating and displaying artwork.  He has also served the community for over 43 years through volunteer work as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist and has received numerous awards in recognition of his sustained service.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year to be distributed as $500 each semester.
• Eligibility: Open to students with junior or senior status who are majoring in one of UOG’s Fine Arts programs (music, theater, or visual arts).
• Minimum GPA: 3.00
• Selection: The Dean of CLASS will appoint one full-time faculty member from each of the Fine Arts program areas (Music, Theater, Visual Arts) to serve on this Scholarship Committee.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship was created by JTB Global Foundation Micronesia, a non-profit organization that promotes education and training in travel/tourism in Guam and Micronesia Tours, Inc. (now PMT Guam Corporation) a JTB Group company.

• Award: 2 awards of $1,000 for one year. To be distributed as $500 per semester
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a resident of Guam with U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, or a citizen, from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Belau.
  • Must have a declared an undergraduate degree in Tourism and must be a full-time student at the University of Guam.
  • In addition to the required Tourism courses, must be in a Japanese Language course
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Essay requirement: Applicant must have stated a desire to pursue education that benefits the tourism industry of Guam, Saipan, and Micronesia.
• Payable to: Awardee

This endowed scholarship was created in the memory of Dr. Karri Trahin Perez, beloved faculty member of the UOG School of Business & Public Administration.  She is remembered for her energy and her love of life in the hearts of family and friends, colleagues, clients, and numerous students.  She dedicated her life to better the quality of the workforce on our island in private, government, and military sectors.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • Must be enrolled full time at the University of Guam
  • Open to Undergraduate/Graduate students
  • Must be a resident of Guam
  • Applicant must show a demonstrated entrepreneurial interests or inclination. This may be demonstrated in a number of ways, including: Sufficient coursework at SBPA focusing on entrepreneurships; attending a start-up bootcamp through SBPA; attending entrepreneur counseling sessions at SBDC; and /or submitting a business plan.
• Essay required: Application must include a short essay describing enterprise or business opportunity envisaged. This may be inclined as part of the business plan, or standalone addendum if applicant is applying with a full business plan.
• Minimum GPA: 2.50
• Preference will be given to SBPA students, but any student demonstrating sufficient entrepreneurial interest or background will be eligible to apply.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship was created by The Kurt S. Moylan Foundation, a Guam not for profit corporation in tribute to Kurt S. Moylan, Guam’s first elected Lt. Governor of Guam. As a public official he helped shape Guam’s identity and improved the island for the better.  As an innovative businessman, he was known for his tireless work ethic and vision.  Through his many companies, he employed hundreds who have served thousands of our island residents.  As a family man, he instilled in his children the same drive and character that his parents raised him with, so they can continue his legacy both in business and more importantly in their love for the community.

This scholarship will be awarded to students who can best display their thoughts and process in writing on how to make Guam a better place. The KSM Foundation Scholarships is and will continue to be for Guam’s future leaders.

• Award: 1 award of $2,500 for one year to be distributed as $1,250 per semester
• Eligibility:
  • Available to full-time undergraduate students
  • Applicants must have declared Business Administration majors
• Essay required:
  • “How to Make Guam a Better Place”
  • Minimum 500 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman font
• Minimum GPA of 3.00, and must maintain 3.0 GPA for scholarship period
• Payable to: Awardee

Ms. Lauren McCluskey is remembered for her positive attitude, cheerful mind, and unrelenting spirit. She was a college student in the University of Utah, where her life was tragically taken because of domestic violence on her campus (see Lauren’s obituary at https://www.laurenmccluskey.org/lauren). It is hoped that this scholarship named in her memory will increase the awareness of campus safety and domestic violence among members of the University of Guam. Students who advocate for safer campus community and ending domestic violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Awards:
  • 1 award of $500 per year
• Eligibility:
  • Priority given to female student athletes
  • Preference given to first-generation college students.
  • Official transcript from last school/college attended
  • Preference to be given to students who are members of any UOG athletic team.
  • Any student athlete (regardless of sport) does not need to pursue Education curricula.
• Essay Requirement:
  • “How to promote awareness of domestic violence”
• Award obligation:
  • Recipient must agree to help promote awareness of domestic violence in speeches or advertising with the scholarship selection committee during the year award is received.
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Payable to: Awardee

In CHamoru, Mañaina is the plural form of Saina which may refer to one’s parents, to all elders or to CHamoru ancestors depending on the context. Mañaina value their independence and they are sources of support, guidance, protection and wisdom for their families. Parents’ reputations hinge on raising families that abide by CHamoru mores of respect, reciprocal responsibilities and obligations including the duty of caring for their parents. (Guampedia.com)

These restricted funds were raised partially (but not exclusively) through the G is for Giving Campaign which targets alumni and other members of the UOG Community.  The Mañaina Scholarship was established in December 2019 through the efforts of SVPP Anita Enriquez and is intended for working students who are at risk of stopping out of an academic semester or year due to financial hardship. This will be an integral part of the UOG College Affordability Initiative intended to close the degree completion gaps for financially struggling students who work.

This need is determined by the UOG Financial Office, based on completed FAFSA application forms. The determination of awards will be made through the Enrollment Management and Student Success Division, based on review and recommendation by the UOG Financial Aid Director, EMSS Dean, the Senior Vice President and two other UOG representatives.

• Award: 2 awards of $1,000 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • Available to full-time working students
    • Students should show proof of employment (Employment Verification)
  • Available to junior and senior level undergraduate students
  • Financial needs basis (determined by the UOG Financial Aid Office, based on the applicant’s completed FAFSA application forms.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.50, and must maintain 2.50 GPA for scholarship period
• Payable to: University of Guam

This scholarship was created by Matson as part of their commitment to support community activities in the geographic locations in which Matson has business operations.  “One of the pillars of Matson’s corporate culture has been a long-standing tradition of community involvement based upon a desire to improve the quality of life where we do business and where our employees live and work.” Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO of Matson, Inc.  The primary goal of this scholarship is to help increase diversity in leadership roles within the Ocean Shipping and Logistics industries.

• Award: 3 awards of $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester)
• Eligibility:
  • Applicant must be enrolled either full-time or part-time
  • Applicant is open to sophomores and above with declared majors in either the School of Engineering or the School of Business & Public Administration
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Once selected, recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
• Payable to: Awardee

There are few people as passionate about sharks as Jimmy Hall. This scholarship was founded in his honor, to pass on his 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 frequently said, “I’d rather blow up than rust.” Jimmy “blew up” in 2007 during one of his many great adventures, a BASE jumping expedition to Baffin Island in the Arctic.

The More Like Jimmy scholarship was established in 2018 by an anonymous donor and seeks students intending to pursue a career in marine biology and/or environmental science. The More Like Jimmy Scholarships are privately funded.

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• Award: Awardees can receive amounts from $1,000 to $4,000 per year depending upon year in school and dedication to the environment and their education. Up to $10,000 in scholarship funds may be awarded yearly.
• Eligibility:
  • Must love Elasmobranchs
  • Full-time UOG student who intends to pursue a career in marine and/or environmental science.
  • GPA: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Graduate of a Guam, CNMI, FSM or Palau High School.

• Application Procedure- Applicants will submit:
  • A transcript (unofficial is fine) from previous school year.
  • Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from an educator).
  • The More Like Jimmy Scholarship application with accompanying short essays.
    • Short Essays. Maximum of 300 words per answer.
      • Describe your love of Elasmobranchs.
      • Describe how your interest in marine biology and/or the environment evolved.
      • Describe your volunteer work to protect your island and make it a better place. 

• Scholarship Benefit
  • The scholarship may be awarded to the same student each year of their undergraduate studies. To continue receiving the scholarship, the awardee must continue on a path towards marine and/or environmental science and continue as a full-time student at UOG while maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or better.

• Continuing Applicants – Scholarships awardees from previous years need only submit:
  • A transcript (unofficial is fine) from previous school year.
  • A list of courses planned for the upcoming fall semester.
  • A short essay describing accomplishments in the previous year with an emphasis on volunteer and environmental work.
  • One letter of recommendation from a person who witnessed your volunteer work the previous year.

• Selection Process
  • The More Like Jimmy Scholarship Committee will rate the applications based on the three short essays, letters of recommendation and GPA.

Pacific Federal management Inc. (PFM) is a locally rooted company committed to environmental stewardship and cultural awareness. Established in 2017, they proudly hold certifications as minority-owned 8(a) and HubZone small business.  In just eight years, they successfully completed a wide range of federal and local projects in Guam and the surrounding region.  Their diverse project portfolio includes construction, grounds maintenance, landscaping, heavy equipment operations, environmental services, hardscaping, and maintenance services.  catering to military, commercial, and civic clients throughout Guam and Micronesia.

• Award: 1 award of $7,825.00 for one year to be applied to the student’s account with UOG. ($3,912.50 per semester)
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a declared BS in Civil Engineering major
  • Must be a full-time student.
  • Must have completed at least 45 credit hours by the Fall semester scholarship is being applied.
  • Must be pursuing a degree in engineering at the UOG School of Engineering
  • Must be a resident of Guam
  • Must be open to a valuable internship experience with PFM.
  • Preference to be given to PFM employees or relatives of PFM employees
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Essay requirement:
  • Identify a specific infrastructure or building challenge Guam faces (e.g. typhoon resilience, power efficiency, materials, logistics) Propose an engineering solution that improves performance, sustainability, or cost efficiency. Support your idea with relevant data, case studies, or comparisons to traditional methods.
• Payable to: University of Guam

This endowed scholarship was created by UOG’s 11^th President, Thomas W. Krise, PhD and Patricia Krise. As a first-generation college student, herself, Patricia Krise understands the challenges that students are faced with while striving to achieve higher education. This scholarship is meant provide encouragement with financial assistance.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year applied to student’s account at UOG.
• Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student whose parents did not complete college and the student is the first among siblings to attend college.
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Essay required:
  • Describe what it means for you to be a first-generation college student and its significance to your life.
• Selection will be based on financial need and made by the UOG Financial Aid Office.
• Payable to: University of Guam

This endowed scholarship was created by UOG’s 11^th President, Thomas W. Krise, PhD and Patricia Krise. The Krises understand the challenges that students are faced with while striving to achieve higher education. This scholarship is meant provide encouragement with financial assistance to students striving to complete the last few credits needed to obtain their degree.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year applied to student’s account at UOG.
• Eligibility: Must be a Junior or Senior at risk of not completing degree for financial reasons.
• Minimum GPA: 2.50
• Essay required: What impact will receiving this Gap Scholarship have on your future?
• Selection will be based on financial need and made by the UOG Financial Aid Office.
• Payable to: University of Guam

This endowed scholarship was created by UOG’s 11^th President, Thomas W. Krise, PhD and Patricia Krise. This scholarship is meant instill student appreciation for service and/or charitable giving with financial assistance.

• Award: 1 award of $1,000 for one year paid to the student directly. 50% to be awarded up front with balance to be awarded after the internship is completed.
• Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in an unpaid internship program with a non-profit organization for a minimum of 4 weeks.
• Minimum GPA: 2.50
• Essay – Must provide a minimum one-page summary of the internship experience within 30-days of completing the internship to receive the full award. If the student does not complete the internship, the last payment will not be made and the first payment may be required to be paid back to the endowed scholarship depending on the situation.
• Selection to be made by the UOG Professional & International Programs.
• Payable to: Awardee

This scholarship honors the special memory of educator PRISCILLA CRUZ TOVES PEREZ.

She was a teacher of over 30 years having worked for the Guam Public School System and the Academy of Our Lady of Guam.  The call to become a teacher came from her special personal outlook of dire needs of young people to be a part of the People in the World themselves.  To assist them to be aware and focused, and to knowingly be prepared to make whatever future action to survive, for themselves and their families.

Her family established this scholarship to honor her and her deep commitment to teaching while celebrating cultural diversity and instilling hopes of future legacies in the students, with the World.

• Award: 1 award of $500 for one year
• Eligibility:
  • Open to all students in any major.
  • First preference given to relatives of the donor family and/or Priscilla C. T. Perez
  • Preference given based on financial need basis and to relatives of donor family.
• Minimum GPA: 2.75
• 250-word essay required: “Who was your most impactful teacher and how did your student experience under them shape your future academic, interpersonal, and career goals?”
• Payable to: University of Guam