Guam - Core Tech Foundation, Inc. establishes a 2013-2014 scholarship program to provide one or more annual grants for outstanding Guam public high school students set to attend the University of Guam or the Guam Community College. The scholarship program follows Core Tech's $100,000 pledge to the University of Guam for their 60th anniversary capital campaign.

Core Tech president Ho Eun says "sometimes the decision to pursue those credentials is impeded for financial reasons, and we genuinely hope these awards will help our young people." The foundation will award a one year grant of up to 10 $2,500 scholarships for first-time, full-time, incoming UOG or GCC students. Candidates must be enrolled full time at either of the colleges, have at least a cumulative grade point average of 80%, and have attended a Guam public high school for at least three years.

Applicants must submit a completed foundation scholarship application form, a 500 word essay regarding educational goals, a list of accomplishments, awards, honors, and achievements, a list of contributions, special work or activities for the betterment of the community, at least two letters of recommendation, and proof of a submitted free application for federal student assistance.

Forms must be submitted to respective school principals by may 10 at 5 p.m. packets are available with school administrators.