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Scholarships

Local, regional, national, and international scholarships open to Guam high school students. Page last reviewed: August 24, 2026. Individual provider details can change.

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Local (Guam)

  • CoreTech Foundation Scholarship: Awards for selected graduating high school seniors from Guam pursuing a U.S.-accredited four-year college or university; eligibility: graduating Guam high school seniors. The 2026 cycle has closed; check the official page for the next application period.
  • GCA Trades Academy Scholarship: Tuition support for training at GCA Trades Academy; eligibility: Guam residents who meet the current application requirements, including being age 18 or older for the 2026 scholarship cycle; application window: announced annually in spring.
  • GCC Foundation Scholarship: Tuition, fee, and textbook support for Guam residents who are full-time new or continuing GCC students in good standing with a 3.0+ GPA; requires an essay, two recommendations, and an official transcript. The Fall 2026 deadline has passed; check GCC's current scholarship page for the next available cycle.
  • Guam Football Association Scholarship Opportunity Program: Annual scholarships for Guam high school graduates and college students with an interest in football; eligibility and award amounts vary by donor; the 2026 cycle closed July 31, so confirm the next GFA opening.
  • Junior Achievement of Guam Scholarship: College scholarships for qualified graduating seniors who participated in Junior Achievement during high school; eligibility: Guam high school seniors with JA participation and a 3.0+ GPA; application window: annual. Confirm the current cycle with JA Guam. [Page seems to be last updated in 2023-2024]
  • SAME Guam Post Charlie Corn Scholarship: One-year support for engineering or architecture study; eligibility: current high school seniors who are permanent residents of Guam, CNMI, FSM, or Palau (or qualifying military dependents) and who plan to enroll in an accredited engineering or architecture program; application window: SY 2026–27 application is open. See the current Guam Post application for deadline.
  • Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Program: Scholarship recognition for graduating student athletes who demonstrate academics, sports, service, and leadership; eligibility: graduating Guam high school seniors who meet the published academic and athletic criteria; application window: annual spring cycle.
  • St. John’s School Scholarships: Academic and need-based scholarships for St. John’s students; eligibility: St. John’s students; deadline: March 31.
  • United for the Culture (U4C) Guam Scholarship: Community scholarship supporting educational goals; eligibility: graduating high school seniors in Guam, subject to the official 2026 application requirements; application window: announced by U4C Guam.

Regional (Pacific/Asia)

  • APIA Scholars Scholarship: College scholarship support for Asian American and Pacific Islander students; eligibility: eligible Asian/Pacific Islander students who are U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or citizens of an eligible Freely Associated State, including qualifying Guam applicants; application window: November–January annually.

National (U.S.)

  • ASME Engineering Scholarships: Engineering scholarships for students entering mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or closely related disciplines; eligibility: graduating high school seniors accepted to eligible programs, subject to the scholarship-specific requirements; application window: annual. Check the next ASME cycle.
  • Air Commando Association Scholarships: For dependents of ACA members or those interested in military service; eligibility: US high school seniors; deadline: March 2026.
  • Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program: Tuition and stipend support for future Air Force or Space Force officers; eligibility: eligible U.S. citizens who have completed junior year of high school and meet program requirements; application window: July–December annually.
  • American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest: Speech competition with large scholarship awards; eligibility: US high school students (includes Guam); deadline: December.
  • Army ROTC National Scholarship: Tuition, room-and-board, or stipend support for future Army officers; eligibility: eligible U.S. citizen high school seniors, including Guam students, who meet academic, medical, and fitness requirements; application window: senior year, with multiple annual boards.
  • Boeing Scholars Program at Embry-Riddle: Two-year scholarship and aviation-career enrichment for incoming Embry-Riddle students; eligibility: new incoming Embry-Riddle students selected under the program’s current rules, including graduating high school seniors; deadline: March 15 of the enrollment year.
  • Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship: For high-achieving students who have made a positive impact; eligibility: US high school juniors/seniors with 3.7+ GPA; deadline: May 2026.
  • Burger King Scholars: College scholarships based on academics, work experience, community service, and financial need; eligibility: graduating high school seniors attending school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada with a 2.0+ GPA; application window: October–December annually.
  • Chime Scholars Foundation Scholarship: Renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible students pursuing undergraduate, trade, or vocational education; eligibility: high school seniors or other eligible students with federal Pell eligibility, at least a 2.5 GPA, qualifying financial need, and an eligible postsecondary plan; application window: check the next annual Chime cycle.
  • Club for the Future (AIAA) Scholarship: For students pursuing STEM careers in aerospace; eligibility: US high school seniors enrolling in STEM programs; deadline: February 2026.
  • CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship: Scholarship for students pursuing higher education, with STEM applicants prioritized; eligibility: U.S. citizen high school seniors or incoming college freshmen residing in the U.S. with a 3.5+ GPA; application window: fall 2026 cycle. Check the current page.
  • College Board BigFuture Scholarships: Monthly $500 and $40,000 drawings for completing college- and career-planning actions; eligibility: students at Guam public, private, or home schools with the applicable graduation year; application window: monthly during the published program period.
  • The Coolidge Scholarship: Full-ride scholarship covering four years of undergraduate study; eligibility: current high school juniors who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and plan to begin full-time study at an accredited U.S. college in fall 2028; application window: annual. Confirm the current cycle and individual Guam eligibility.
  • Courage to Grow Scholarship: Monthly scholarship for high school and college students; eligibility: High school juniors/seniors with 2.5+ GPA; deadline: Monthly.
  • Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship: For students committed to stopping cyberbullying; eligibility: High school and college students; deadline: June 2026.
  • Desire To Inspire Scholarship: Award for high school students from specified historically underrepresented communities who plan a healthcare career; eligibility: U.S. high school juniors or seniors who meet the provider's current published requirements. The 2026 application is closed; check the official page for future cycles.
  • Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: For high school seniors demonstrating leadership and financial need; eligibility: US citizens, high school seniors; deadline: November 2026.
  • GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship: College scholarship for student leaders demonstrating leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship; eligibility: U.S. citizen high school seniors, including students in U.S. territories and commonwealths, with a 3.0+ GPA who will attend a U.S. four-year college; application window: annual fall–January; 2026 cycle closed. Sign up for 2027 notification.
  • Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: A merit-based, need-blind scholarship for all students; eligibility: US high school and college students; deadlines: July and December annually.
  • Guild Giving Scholarship: For students demonstrating academic success and community involvement; eligibility: US high school seniors or graduates; application window: January - April.
  • Hagan Scholarship: A nationwide need-based merit scholarship; eligibility: US high school seniors with 3.5+ GPA and financial need; deadline: December 2026.
  • Horatio Alger National Scholarship: Need-based college scholarship for students who demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity; eligibility: U.S. citizen high school juniors enrolled full time in the U.S. with a 2.0+ GPA, family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less, community involvement, and a plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree; application window: typically through March 1. Confirm current Guam eligibility and timing.
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: Last-dollar college scholarship with advising for exceptional students with financial need; eligibility: high school seniors completing four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S. territory, or a U.S. military base, with a 3.75+ unweighted GPA and other published requirements; application window: August 19–November 11, 2026.
  • Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program: Essay-based scholarships for educational and career goals; eligibility: U.S. applicants, including graduating high school seniors, who will enroll in an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution for the following academic year; Mensa membership is not required; application window: annual. Check the current official scholarship portal.
  • QuestBridge National College Match: College-admission and full-scholarship matching program for high-achieving students with substantial financial need; eligibility: high school seniors who meet QuestBridge academic and financial criteria; deadline: September (annual).
  • Robert G. Porter Scholars Program (AFT): Postsecondary scholarships for dependent children of AFT members; review current eligibility and application timing on the official AFT page.
  • SAE Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship: For students entering engineering or related fields; eligibility: US residents, incoming college freshmen; deadline: February 28.
  • SMART Scholarship: Department of Defense scholarship for STEM students; eligibility: US Citizens (includes Guam), high school seniors and college students; deadline: December 2026.
  • Stamps Scholars Program: Merit scholarship and enrichment awards administered through participating colleges and universities; eligibility: prospective first-year students, including graduating Guam high school seniors, who apply through a Stamps partner school and meet that institution’s criteria; application window: varies by partner college.
  • Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship: Essay-based award recognizing compelling student stories, intended field of study, career plans, and future impact; eligibility: high school seniors; application window: annual. Check the next official cycle.
  • The Gates Scholarship: Last-dollar scholarship for exceptional students from low-income households; eligibility: Pell-eligible high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, meet the GPA requirement, and plan full-time study at a U.S. nonprofit four-year college; deadline: September 15, 2026.
  • The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: For minority high school seniors showing leadership and financial need; eligibility: Minority high school seniors; deadline: January 2026.
  • The NHS Scholarship: National Honor Society scholarship awards for leadership, service, scholarship, and character; eligibility: active NHS members in good standing who are high school seniors and plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college, military institute, or trade school; application window: September 3–November 20, 2026.
  • U.S. Presidential Scholars Program: Recognition for the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors; eligibility: High school seniors (by invitation); deadline: January.
  • Union Plus Scholarship: For union members and their families; eligibility: Dependents of GFT members in Guam; deadline: January 31.
  • VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship: Patriotic-themed audio-essay competition with national scholarships; eligibility: students in grades 9–12 who submit an audio essay through a participating local VFW Post; deadline: October 31, 2026 for the 2026–27 cycle.
  • Wells Fargo Stacey Milbern Scholarship: Scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing undergraduate education; eligibility: U.S. citizens or legal residents residing in the USA who are high school seniors (or eligible graduates/undergraduates), have an identified disability, a 3.0+ GPA, financial need, and an eligible U.S. college plan; application window: annual. Check the current cycle.

International

  • University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship: Four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence support; eligibility: eligible non-Canadian students, including qualifying Guam high school students who require a Canadian study permit, are in their final secondary-school year in 2026–27 (or graduated no earlier than June 2026), are nominated by their school, and will begin U of T in September 2027; deadlines: school nomination October 9, U of T application October 16, and scholarship application November 6, 2026.
  • UBC International Scholars Program: Need- and merit-based awards for eligible international students, including qualifying Guam high school students who will study in Canada on a study permit; eligibility: first undergraduate degree, direct entry from secondary school, exceptional academics, leadership/community impact, and significant financial need; 2027 applications open in September 2026 and are due November 15. School nomination and teacher reference required.