Fourteen students at the University of Guam were recently awarded scholarships from the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF).  A total of $42,500 was given to students of the University. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000.

The scholarship fund was set up to help Asian and Pacific Islanders access higher education. UOG is one of fifteen schools participating in the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Scholarship Program.

Students who received the award include:

• Nino Dizon, $5,000 APIASF/Wells Fargo AANAPISI Scholarship
• Iolani Lauweirig, $5,000 APIASF/Hilton Worldwide AANAPISI Scholarship
• Jonalen Manalo,  $5,000 APIASF/Hilton Worldwide AANAPISI Scholarship
• Krystal Ann Anade, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Jason Andrew, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Kevin Juan Balajadia, $2,500 APIASF/USA Funds AANAPISI Scholarship
• John Ronald Darag, $2,500 APIASF/Honda AANAPISI Scholarship
• Delyn Dois, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Candise Nacole Lizama, $2,500 APIASF/USA Funds AANAPISI Scholarship
• Leah Llegado, $2,500 APIASF/USA Funds AANAPISI Scholarship
• Andren Mayoyo, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Ginger Naburn, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Rosalo Paeste III, $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship
• Anthony Tornito,  $2,500 APIASF/Walmart Foundation AANAPISI Scholarship

The APIASF is the largest non-profit provider of college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The awards are given to U.S. citizens, nationals or legal permanent residents. For more information about the scholarship program visit www.apiasf.org.

 

 

Fourteen Students Receive Scholarships: Students from the University of Guam were recently awarded a total of $42,500 in scholarships from the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF). Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000. From left to right: John Ronald Darag, Jonalen Manalo, Krystal Ann Anade, Rosalo Paeste III, Leah Llegado, Kevin Juan Balajadia, Iolani Lauweirig, Ginger Naburn, Andren Mayoyo, Candise Nacole Lizama, Jason Andrew. Not pictured: Anthony Tornito, Nino Dizon and Delyn Dios.

 

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