The Father Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship

The Fr. Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship is named after the native Chamorro priest who gave his life near the end of World War II to protect the life of another.  His life and death was a witness of Jesus’ words, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)  Father Jesus Baza Dueñas is also the namesake of our school, and as such, this scholarship seeks to uphold the virtues of selflessness and faithfulness that characterized Father Dueñas, the priest, as well as formed the founding purpose of Father Dueñas, our school.

The Fr. Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship is open to registered students of Father Dueñas Memorial School (FDMS).  It was established to support the efforts of academically able students who are good citizen and dedicated to serving others, who have established leadership in the FDMS and Catholic Church community, and who have demonstrated financial need.

The Father Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship will offer a total award of $1000.00 that may be divided between recipients.

In order to qualify for this scholarship the applicant must:

1. Be registered as a FDMS student for the academic year
2. Demonstrate academic excellence by maintaining no less than a 3.0 grade point average in his last year of school
3. Complete and submit the Common Scholarship Application on or before July 15.   Click here for a downloadable version of the Common Scholarship Application.  The Common Scholarship Application is available at the FDMS administration office.
4. Complete and submit the Father Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship Application on or before July 15.  This form requests supplemental information about the student not asked for in the Common Scholarship Application. Click here for a downloadable version of the Father Jesus Baza Duenas Scholarship Application.  This application is also available at the FDMS administration office.
5. Complete the Financial Aid Application through FACTS* on or before July 15.  Click here to sign up for the online FACTS* application now.

Students are not eligible if they are currently receiving another scholarship to attend FDMS.
 
The Father Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship is competitive and awards are given only to the most deserving of applicants.  Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship award.  Final scholarship awards are determined by the scholarship's selection committee. 

A FDMS student who applies for this scholarship one year is welcome to apply for the scholarship in subsequent years as long as he continues to meet the scholarship requirements.

All correspondence pertaining to the Fr. Jesus Baza Dueñas Scholarship should be directed to:

     Father Dueñas Memorial School
     Office of Admission
     119 Dueñas Lane
     Chalan Pago, Guam 96910

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15

*FACTS is a third party company authorized by FDMS to provide family financial need assessment for our scholarship applicants.  You can learn more about FACTS grant and aid assessment services at http://factsmgt.com/parent-resources/apply-for-financial-aid/