The UOG Endowment Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting community engagement and initiating with various research centers of excellence at the one and only University of Guam in the Marianas Archipelago of Micronesia.
Their mission is to help pave the direction of future leaders that will carry the legacy of the University and amount a positive influence on the next generation of learners through the support of donor scholarships and interpersonal connections.
Whilst the organization supports the students and the institution, their power is fueled by the generous donations of other private contributions to support them in thriving the amount of great faculty, innovative learning environments, and the educational experiences of every student climbing towards a successful future.
Today, they are featured to get the word of the foundation around for students who seek interest in gaining scholarships and engaging in sociably-rewarding programs.
“G” is for Giving
The UOG Endowment lives vicariously through “G” is for Giving and continues to spread the contagiousness of generosity throughout our island community.
The campaign was developed to reach a goal of $35,000 annually that would benefit the versatility of student scholarships, research, and programs.
In spirit of international day of giving, they produced “Giving Tuesday” where student organizations come out and receive donations gifted to the foundation.
This year, they also launched Triton Twos-Day where people supported the foundation by their donation choice of $2, $22, $222, or $2,222 and celebrated with food truck tacos catered by Mangan671.
With apparel company Opake, they announced their new line of limited edition “G” is for Giving t-shirts.
“This symbolizes the act of giving in such a manner as to grow and benefit a community. It is reminiscent of planting a seed that will grow and bear fruit for the future”
UOG Endowment Foundation
The foundation has built relationships with many well-rounded people and fellow organizations that had “caught this fever”. Some of them are now the institution’s biggest donors who are providing a lending hand for the long run.
UOGEF’s Executive Director Tries to Reach Out to Students
Katrina Perez has been a part of the UOG Endowment Foundation since July of 2017 when she first entered as the team’s accounts manager.
She was announced executive director in 2019 by the Board of Directors, knowing the confidence and trust they have developed with her would take the foundation even further.
Along the way, she learned that students tend to miss the opportunity of scholarships offered under the UOGEF. Each year it surprises them with the fraction of applications received compared to those actually enrolled.
The executive director does not let this go unnoticed and encourages students to know the foundation is always there when students need them.
Perez said, “I get that some become so focused on their schoolwork throughout the semester, that they forget that there are these scholarships that can help them.”
“Some know about them, but they lose that motivation to fill out an application due to their stress and mental health .”
She continued, “I want to reach out to every student possible with the support being provided from our foundation.”
If you are a student having a difficult time searching for eligible scholarships, ineligible with FAFSA, or in a situation of financial hardships, always be sure to stay on the lookout for the UOG Endowment Foundation’s scholarships to avoid missing any opportunities where you can possibly receive a full semester’s worth of tuition funds.
More information can be found on their main web page: https://give.uog.edu/
Celebrating Their Ruby Year
The year 2022 marks 40 years of the foundation since founded in April 1982 by Jesus S. Leon Guerrero. Amid preparing for their 40th gala, the team reflects the impact of the foundation on their lives as they continue to impact others’.
The Endowment Foundation remains the secret weapon for representing the best version of the University of Guam through its students, faculty, staff, administration, and much more who contribute to the university.