Enacted in 1988 as Public Law 19-45, the scholarship has supported career employees in their pursuit of a higher education degree in Public Administration or other fields under SBPA.

There will be six scholarships for undergraduate students and six graduate scholarships for this announcement cycle.

The scholarship covers tuition and fees.

The scholarship is in tribute to the late Dr. Sanchez, who was a legislator, historian, and an educator who promoted the importance and value of an educated government workforce. He also served as president of the University of Guam from 1970 to 1974.

After World War II, Sanchez graduated from St. Thomas University, Minnesota, obtained his master's degree in education from Columbia University, and received his doctorate from Stanford University, according to Guampedia.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., July 14, 2023.

An applicant must submit:

• A completed application form
• A typewritten essay
• A letter of recommendation signed by a government, education, or community leader, preferably from someone who has direct knowledge of an applicant’s work and academic capabilities as an employee within GovGuam.
• A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor or director of a department or agency.
• Transcripts
• Verification of Employment

Applications can be submitted:

In person at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration Dean’s Office, or ectronically at https://uogsbpa.com/docsanchez 

For more information, contact Iris Lapid
Phone: (671) 735-2501/2525
Email: sbpaconnect@triton.uog.edu 

Submit Application

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