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Our Scholarship Program

 

In pursuit of our mission, we have identified a vital strategy focused on fostering education among Guatemalan-American youth. Since 2012, we have proudly offered a range of scholarships to talented Guatemalan-American college students in the New England Region, supporting their academic journeys and aspirations.

 

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The scholarship program will accept applications for the 2025 - 2026 academic year in June 2025. The application period starts on June 1, 2025, and closes on July 30th, 2025. The applicant must submit a completed application, transcripts, and a personal essay. For more information, please email us at info@guatemalancenter.org

 

Please note that additional supporting documents may be required before the scholarships are awarded. The academic scholarships will be awarded at the Quetzal Award Gala on October 3, 2025. Payments will be made directly to the academic institution for the 2026 spring semester.  

 

The applicant must meet the following requirements:

 

  1. Must be of Guatemalan nationality or descent.

  2. Must demonstrate involvement in the community.

  3. Must be able to produce proof of enrollment.

  4. There are no age limits.

  5. Open only to students who reside in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. 

"The Guatemalan Center of New England, along with the Quetzal Award and other scholarships, has been helping to draw attention to the Guatemalan community and highlight many of these leaders and future leaders."

Mario Paredes, J.D., 2017 Scholarship Recipient

Testimonial:

MARIO PAREDES, J.D.

Pursuing a postgraduate professional degree has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life, yet one of the most difficult. Attending law school has been rewarding...

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MARIA ESCOBAR

Dear Cox Communications, my name is Maria Escobar, and I was born in Guatemala..

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