AGA Guam Chapter Herminia Dierking Scholarship - University of Guam

 

Overview 

The Herminia Dierking Scholarship program is sponsored and funded jointly by the AGA Guam Chapter and private sector contributors in recognition of the achievements of the late Herminia H. Dierking, a Legislator, Educator, Humanitarian, Past President of AGA Guam Chapter, Past Regional Vice President of AGA Pacific Rim, and a past recipient of the AGA National Chapter Service award. This Scholarship is open to students who intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration at the University of Guam (UOG).

Benefit 

A total of $3,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to two (2) undergraduate students ($1,500 for each recipient) at UOG who exhibited academic excellence in the Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration disciplines. (Subject to availability of funds).

Eligibility Criteria 

1. The applicant must be a full time (12 credit minimum) incoming Junior or Senior enrolled in the UOG School of Business and Public Administration with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
2. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 as of Fall Semester 2024.
3. The applicant must submit an essay as evidence of his/her commitment in promoting accountability and transparency in the government environment.
4. The applicant must demonstrate desire to excel and plans to graduate with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration disciplines.
5. Award winners will be required to participate in at least one AGA community service project.
6. Past AGA Guam Chapter scholarship recipients are not eligible.
7. Awards will be issued to the University on your behalf to off-set the cost of tuition, fees, and books.

Application Procedure

Complete and submit the electronic Scholarship Application Form to include all supporting documents for eligibility by 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2025.

 

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION: 

1. Completed Application Form
2. Completed AGA Questionnaire
3. Written Essay Submittal
4. Copy of most current transcript as of Fall semester 2024– may submit transcript from student website. Note: transcript MUST show all classes taken and cumulative G.P.A.

** Transcript, Major, and G.P.A. are subject to validation by the Registrar’s Office.

Screening Process 

Step 1.

UOG FAO will pre-screen all applications for eligibility and forward five (5) finalists for selection to the AGA Scholarship Committee by April 7, 2025.

Step 2.

The Scholarship Committee may interview the finalists. If interviews are conducted, it will be concluded before April 14, 2025. The evaluation of the final applicants will emphasize each applicant’s long-term goals consistent with promoting excellence in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration disciplines.

Step 3.

The Scholarship Committee shall select the two (2) recipients. The Scholarship winners shall be introduced to AGA, UOG President, and the private contributors at the AGA General Membership Meeting.

Scholarship Selection Criteria:

1. The applicant essay submission will be evaluated based on the AGA essay requirements
   1. Part of the AGA Guam Chapter’s strategic theme for the program year is about “Leveling Up Accountability.” How can government agencies elevate accountability and transparency to better serve the public?
   2. FORMAT: Maximum of 500 words, double spaced, Times New Roman and 12-point font size.
2. Material Organization
3. Focus and Details
4. Amount of Information
5. Quality of Information
6. Adhere to Essay Requirements

Scholarship Committee 

The Committee shall compose of members from UOG and AGA. The selection(s) made by the Committee shall be final. This Scholarship Information has been approved by the AGA GuamChapter through its Scholarship Committee and the UOG Financial Aid Office

 

GO TO ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

 

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Rotary International District 2750 - Pacific Basin Group (PBG) Friendship Scholarship (AY 24-25 / 25-26)

Purpose

The Rotary Club of Tokyo-West is sponsoring a scholarship program for citizens of the Micronesia Region who are officially qualified to attend the University of Guam.  The scholarship is awarded primarily to encourage students from this region to pursue a higher education and give them an opportunity to become a leader in their (home) island community.

AMOUNT AND NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS

A total award of $10,000 (less administrative processing fee) will be given to one student to cover up to two academic years at the University of Guam.  The scholarship award will be prorated across the balance of the student awardee’s undergraduate program, for a maximum of two academic years, and will be awarded at the beginning of each qualifying semester. Certification of enrollment must be provided to the scholarship committee prior to distribution of the awards.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. This scholarship is open to all undergraduates within their last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate degree program at the University of Guam, who are citizens of either the Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, or Palau.

2. To maintain eligibility for the scholarship, a recipient must be a full-time student enrolled at UOG (or transferring to University of Guam from a 2-year college in their island or country) maintaining academic progress toward a degree, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

3. Applicant must show evidence of financial need.  This is to be determined by the Financial Aid Office of the University of Guam. 

4. Applicant must not be a recipient of any other type of private or national scholarship.

5. Immediate family members of Rotary Club Members are not eligible to participate or receive this scholarship.

6. Outside Guam applicants can be interviewed by the Rotary Club of his/her country, and the Rotary Club can write recommendation and send it to the University of Guam Financial Aid Office (c/o Private Scholarship Coordinators).

APPLY HERE - Deadline to apply is Friday 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2025

 

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QPT3 Scholarship

The QPT3 scholarship is a scholarship offered to UOG and GCC students.  Awardees are provided an award amount to be determined by the donor at a later time.

 

For more iformation, download the application form here. 

 

Deadline to Apply is Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Additional scholarship opportunities are also available on the UOG Endowment Foundation Scholarships page.

 

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The Filipino Ladies Association of Guam (FLAG) Scholarship - Fall 2022

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Guam or a U.S. Citizen.
• Be an enrolled full-time undergraduate, junior or senior level student at the University of Guam and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00
• Must be of good moral character and have no criminal record.
• Must not be a recipient of any other private scholarship.
• The applicant’s sex, race, ethnic group, or religion plays no factor in the selection of the recipient.

Amount: Two awards of $500 each

More Information:

• Application Packet

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Guam Chamber of Commerce Dave J. Santos Scholarship

• Full-time (13 credit minimum) incoming juniors or seniors enrolled in the School of Business & Public Administration
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Must have graduated from a Guam high school or have resided in Guam for the last two years
• Students who can evidence knowledge and desire to excel as an entrepreneur in Guam
• History of entrepreneurship or private sector experience helpful

Amount: Two awards of $1,000 each and a paid internship

More Information:

• Application Packet

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The Dr. Mary Spencer Micronesian Studies Scholarship

• Students admitted to the Micronesian Studies Master of Arts Program at the University of Guam. 
• Resident of Guam, the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Republic of Palau), or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.

For full eligibility requirements, please refer to the application packet. 

Amount: One award of $500  

More Information:

• Download Application Packet

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Rotary International District 2750 PBG Friendship Scholarship: Rotary Club of Tokyo-West Scholar

• All full-time undergraduates within their last 60 credit hours of their degree program
• Citizens of the FSM, CNMI, Guam, or Palau
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Students who can show evidence of financial need
• Students who have not received any other type of private or national scholarship
• Immediate family members of Rotary Club members are not eligible

Amount: Up to $10,000 for one student for two academic years

Application Period Typically Opens: Spring

More Information:

• Application Packet

Federated States of Micronesia National Scholarship

Full-time (taking at least 12 credits for undergraduates or 6 credits for graduate students) students from the FSM with a minimum 2.0 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students who plan to return to the FSM to work in their field of study for one year for every year awarded.

(Note: Credits are counted if a student receives an "F" but not if a student receives a “W.")

Deadline:

• Fanuchånan: July 31
• Fañomnåkan: Dec. 31
• Finakpo': May 31

Application: Download Application

Contact:

Joyleen Sienes
Joyleen.Sienes@fsmed.fm
(691) 320-2609 or (691) 320-2647

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Chuuk State Scholarship

Students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and earn 24 credits each academic year.

Deadline: Fanuchånan and Fañomnåkan of following year: June 30

Application: Download Application 

Send transcript to:

Joyce Otoko
Student Services Coordinator
P.O. Box 904
Weno, Chuuk FM 96942

Contact:

Joyce Otoko chuukscholarship@ymail.com
(691) 330-2190 or (691) 330-5290 

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Kosrae State Scholarship

Residents and legal citizens of Kosrae attending UOG as an undergraduate or graduate student on a full-time basis (taking at least 12 credit hours).

Deadline:

• Fanuchånan: June 30
• Fañomnåkan: Nov. 30
• Finakpo': April 30 (usually available for graduating seniors only)

Application: Download Application

Send transcript to:

Tulensa Sigra
Department of Education
P.O. Box 660
Tofol, Kosrae FM 96944

Contact:

Tulensa Sigra tulensigra@gmail.com
(691) 370-3008 or (691) 370-3189 

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Pohnpei State Scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate students who maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and earn at least 12 credits each semester.

Deadline:

• Fanuchånan: June 30
• Fañomnåkan:  Dec. 31

Application: Download Application

Contact:

Jaclyn Pretrick
jpretrick@pohnpeidoe.fm
(691) 320-2102 or (691) 320-2103 

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ContenYap State Scholarship

Students from Yap attending UOG on a full-time basis who agree to return and work in Yap within three months of graduation for two consecutive years. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for college students and 3.0 for high school seniors. 

Deadline:

• Fanuchånan: June 30
• Fañomnåkan:  Dec. 29

Application: Download Application

Contact:

southyap@yahoo.com
(691) 350-2571

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Palau National Scholarship

Palauan citizens attending UOG on a full-time basis (earning at least 24 credits each academic year) who will return to Palau to work after graduation. Applicants must have declared a major and be in their junior or senior year. Must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Dealine: July 31

Application: Download Application

Contact:

pnsb@palaunet.com
(680) 488-3602 

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Marshall Islands Scholarship

Citizens of the Marshall Islands attending UOG. Must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA for college students or 3.0 for high school seniors.

Deadline:

• Fanuchånan: June 30
• Fañomnåkan:  Nov. 1
• Finakpo': April 1

Application: Apply for Scholarship

Send transcript to:

Juliet Anitok
MISGLB Director
P.O. Box 1436
Majuro, MH 96960 

Contact:

Julie Anitok or Diane Peter
rmisglb@gmail.com
(692) 625-3108