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UOG Opens Applications for Pedro ā€œDocā€ Sanchez Professional Scholarship

UOG Opens Applications for Pedro ā€œDocā€ Sanchez Professional Scholarship

UOG Opens Applications for Pedro ā€œDocā€ Sanchez Professional Scholarship


12/4/2025

The °µĶųAV School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) is now accepting applications for the Pedro ā€œDocā€ Sanchez Professional Scholarship for government of Guam employees seeking to enroll in the 2026 FaƱomnĆ„kan (Spring) Semester.

Created in 1988 through Public Law 19-45, the ā€œDoc Sanchezā€ scholarship program has long supported GovGuam employees in pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration and related fields. The scholarship commemorates the enduring contributions of Pedro ā€œDocā€ Sanchez—an esteemed educator, historian, and public administrator who championed the development of a well-educated government workforce.

This year, a total of 12 scholarships will be awarded: six for undergraduate students and six for graduate students.

Applicants must submit their materials by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2025, either to the SBPA Dean’s Office or online at .

Required application materials include:

  • Completed application form
  • Typewritten essay
  • Letter of recommendation from a government, education, or community leader—preferably someone familiar with the applicant’s professional and academic performance in GovGuam
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor or department/agency director
  • Official transcripts
  • Verification of employment

For additional information, please contact Iris Lapid at (671) 735-2502 or email sbpaconnect@triton.uog.edu.

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