Rotary Club of Northern Guam,
Hank & Erma Buffet Scholarship

The Rotary Club of Guam is sponsoring two (2) $500 scholarships for tuition and/or books. These scholarships will be made to Guam Community College students pursuing a degrees in either Computer Science, Tourism or Business. The scholarships will be offered annually commencing in the Spring 1999 semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be admitted or enrolled in GCC pursuing a degree in either Computer Science,
  • Tourism or Business.
  • Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
  • Must be a resident of either Guam, CNMI, FSM or Palau.
  • Must show evidence of extracurricular/community involvement.
  • Must be available for interview(s) by Rotary Club of Guam Scholarship Committee or
  • attend one Rotary Club of Guam Meeting.

Application Procedure:

  • Submit a completed application form.
  • Submit official high school or college transcripts which would include the most recent semester records.
  • Submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation (one from an academic source and one from a personal source) relative to the individual's qualifications for the scholarship.
  • Submit a maximum of 2 pages typed biographical statement which includes life and career plans.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Screening Committee, which will be composed of a member from the GCC Financial Aid Office, the Dean of Student Affairs, and an Officer of the Financial Affairs Department. The Committee will make recommendations to the Rotary Club of Guam Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Screening Committee shall evaluate the merits of each applicant based on the applicant's:

  • Academic credentials
  • Personal character
  • Long-range career objectives
  • The Rotary Club of Guam Scholarship Committee will make the final selection. Recipients of the Scholarship awards will be notified by the Rotary Club of Guam Scholarship Committee no later than December 15th for the Spring term (March 1, 1999 for Spring 1999 award), and no later than July 1st for the Fall term. Recipients will be expected to attend a Rotary meeting for the presentation of the scholarship.

Forfeiture of the scholarship will result from any of the following:

  • Failure to maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA
  • Withdrawal from GCC
  • Suspension or dismissal from GCC
  • Conviction of a felony

Applications are available through the Guam community College Financial Aid Office.

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