Private+Scholarships

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 * Private Scholarship
 * A Private Scholarship is a type of financial aid provided by private sector companies and organizations. Like all scholarships, requirements are needed in order to qualify for them. Below are just some of the major scholarships on Guam provided by private organizations.
 * Yamashita Scholarship
 * National Merit Scholarship
 * Soroptomist International of the Marianas Scholarship
 * Parson's Scholarship
 * AGA Scholarship
 * NSA Scholarship Foundation

>>> 1. The scholarship is sponsored and funded jointly by the 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. >>> 2. The scholarship provides a total of $6,000 in scholarship funds to four (4) undergraduate students ($1,500 for each recipient, two recipients for Spring 2012 and two recipients for Fall 2012 semesters) at the University of Guam (UOG) who exhibits academic excellence in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Economics or Public Administration disciplines. >>> 3. Requirements: >>> 4. Application for scholarship >>> Applications can be found at the UOG Financial Aid Office or at [].
 * Antonio Yamashita Educator Corps Scholarship
 * Scholarship geared towards public sector teachers and degree seeking undergraduates with a major in education. The Yamashita scholarship is a highly sought after scholarship for all education undergraduate students. The 9 types of scholarships are for students, graduates, and government employees.
 * Requirements for scholarship
 * A full-time undergraduate student with an education major seeking a degree
 * A Bachelor's degree holder in an area other than education, who is interested in completing their teacher's certification
 * The other seven recipients require some kind of employment affiliation with the Guam Pubic School System (GPSS),
 * National Merit Scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Pre-emptive scholarship for high-students to receive financial aid and scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">To enter, one must partake in the Preliminary SAT or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">To meet requirements for the NMSQT, students must score highly in their test. Students who qualify and meet their academic and other forms of school standards can advance to finalist level and compete for the scholarship.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Must take the PSAT within your high school grades 9 through 12.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Must be enrolled in a high school that has registered for the NMSQT and progress normally through it.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Finalists are decided every year in Fall.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Application for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Scholarship letters are received through the mail if you are a qualified finalist to receive the National Merit Scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Soroptomist International of the Mariana's scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The Soroptimist International of the Marianas (SIM), is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women. Soroptimist International of The Marianas received its charter on February 9, 1986 from Founder Region of the Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA). SIA is part of Soroptimist International, which has almost 100,000 members in 119 countries around the world.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Open to all undergraduates who are permanent residents of Guam and enrolled in UOG from freshman to senior level of education.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Must be a full-time student maintaining academic progress toward a degree with a GPA of 3.0
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">A student must show evidence of financial need through the Financial Aid office.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Applications for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Applications are available online through the UOG Financial Aid page.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">http://www.uog.edu/admin/assetmanager/images/financial%20aid/sim%20uog%20scholarship%20info%20and%20app%202011-2012.pdf
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Parsons Scholarship Program for Pre-Engineering students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Parsons, a construction and engineering firm, generously contributed $15,000 in scholarship funds to support pre-engineering students at the University of Guam. There are several Parsons Scholarships available for the fall 2011 semester worth up to $3,750 each. The scholarships will be awarded in October based on academic performance and financial need. Scholarship amounts will vary depending on a student’s financial need.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">University of Guam pre-engineering students who have completed ES201 Engineering Statistics or who are enrolled in the course for the fall 2011 semester are encouraged to apply for a Parsons scholarship.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">To apply you must create a one-page personal statement about yourself and your academic goals. In the statement, explain why you are pursuing a degree in engineering. You must also have a copy of your transcripts.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Deadline has passed, but this scholarship is available annually.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Application for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">http://www.uog.edu/admin/assetmanager/images/financial%20aid/parsonsscholarshipapplicationform2011-2012.doc
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Association of Government Accountants (AGA) 2012 Scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership and collaboration for professionals and stakeholders committed to advancing government accountability.
 * ====<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Differing echelons of scholarships. ====
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Up to Four $3000 scholarships for full-time students, One $1000 for part-time, and One $3000 scholarship for Community Service Accomplishments
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Must be an AGA member or family member
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Must apply scholarship to full-time study in financial management academic discipline
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">Application for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">http://www.uog.edu/admin/assetmanager/images/financial%20aid/agascholarship-undergraduatenomform-1.doc
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 24px;">John F. Quan Memorial Scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,-webkit-fantasy; font-size: medium;">John F Quan scholarship is for undergraduate degree seeking students who are focusing in maritime studies and maritime major degrees.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">Requirements
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">i. Must be a U.S. Citizen
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">ii. Must be a resident of Guam for 10 continuous years prior to application
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">iii. Provide evidence of financial need through the use of FAFSA
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">iv. Overall GPA must be 3.0 or better if pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">v. Must pursue on a full-time basis, a technical training certificate or degree program in ocean resource science, fisheries, maritime studies, or other areas of that nature.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">Award benefits include payment of tuition and fees related to cost per yearMust maintain full-time status and 3.0 GPA.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">i. Bachelor’s degree is a maximum of $10,000 per academic year for 4 years.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">Application for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">i. Applications can be found at the UOG Financial Aid Office **Herminia Dierking Scholarship**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">v. Must pursue on a full-time basis, a technical training certificate or degree program in ocean resource science, fisheries, maritime studies, or other areas of that nature.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">Award benefits include payment of tuition and fees related to cost per yearMust maintain full-time status and 3.0 GPA.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">i. Bachelor’s degree is a maximum of $10,000 per academic year for 4 years.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">Application for scholarship
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">i. Applications can be found at the UOG Financial Aid Office **Herminia Dierking Scholarship**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">i. Applications can be found at the UOG Financial Aid Office **Herminia Dierking Scholarship**
 * Compliance with the Eligibility Criteria (found on the application form).
 * Copy of Official Transcript.
 * Pre-registration form or schedule of classes recommended by student's advisor.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">National Society of Accounting Scholarship Foundation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The NSA Scholarship administered by the Scholarship Management Services. This scholarship is for an undergraduate student who is seeking a degree in accounting.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">RequirementsStudent awarded the scholarship will receive the amount of $500, $1000, or $2000. The amount is based on the available funding during the time the scholarship is awarded.
 * Student is an Undergraduate that is enrolled either part-time or full-time who is majoring in Accounting.
 * Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
 * Students must be a United States or Canadian citizen enrolled in a two- year or four year college or a university in the United States.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Application for the [|NSA Scholarship program]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">For more information visit the National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program website
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