November 9, 2024
Yoonji Seo, scholarship recipient; Mia Marchessault, scholarship recipient; Anthony Camacho, the Foundation's Chairman of the Board; Carlos P. Camacho, Community Relations Manager, PFC Shared Services; and Brian Teodosio, scholarship recipient
Scholarship recipient Yoonji Seo aims to become an Accountant
"Dear Mr. Felix, and the Scholarship Commitee,
I'm deeply honored to be a recipient of this scholarship, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my educational journey. This scholarship has allowed me to focus more intently on my studies and brings me one step closer to achieving my academic and professional goals. As an accounting student at the UOG, I am committed to making a positive impact in my field and contributing to my community. Your support serves not only as a financial assistance but also as a profound source of encouragement. Thank you once again for your support and belief in my potential."
–Yoonji Seo(University of Guam College 2025 recipient)
November 9, 2024
The Felix M. and Governor Carlos G. Camacho Scholarship Foundation awards two GCC students up to $3000 each towards their 2-year associate's degree.
From left to right: Carlos P. Camacho, Community Relations Manager; Renz Tolentino, scholarship recipient; Anthony Camacho, Foundation's Chairman of the Board; Ayda Bautista, scholarship recipient, BonnieMae Datuin, Program Specialists, GCC; and Dr. Mary Okada, President CEO, GCC
Scholarship recipient Ayada Bautista aims to become an entrepreneur.
"Thank you for supporting me in my pursuit of a higher education, your scholarship will allow me to focus on my learning and personal growth; it will facilitate my journey to achieving my lifelong goals. The foundation's acknowledgement of my hard work thus far further encourages me to dedicate myself wholeheartedly t my duties as a student. I am committed to my education and will utilize this opportunity to its fullest potential. Thank you for investing in me and my future!"
–Ayada V. Bautista (Guam Community College 2025 recipient)
Scholarship recipient Renz Tolentino aims to become an Accountant with a minor in Marketing
Mr. Camacho & Foundation,
"Thank you for your continued support to my education. The scholarship makes it possible for me to finish my studies without worries. If you're wondering, I'm still working towards my accounting and marketing degree--Hoping to finish by fall 2025. I also took on the role of President for the PHO THETA KAPP!"
–Renz Tolentino (Guam Community College 2025 recipient)
April 12, 2024
The Felix M. and Governor Carlos G. Camacho Scholarship Foundation awards two GCC students with $750 scholarships for the Spring 2024
The Felix M. and Governor Carlos G. Camacho Scholarship Foundation awarded two GCC students with $750 scholarships for the Spring 2024 semester, bringing the scholarship total to $1,500.The scholarships were presented to Renz Tolentino and Katarina Hernandez (not shown) by Carlos P. Camacho, Community Relations Manager, PFC Shared Services, Frank P. Camacho, President and CEO, PFC Finance, Lin Perez, Pres. and CEO, PFC Insurance, and Jeff Schindler, President & CEO, PFC Development.The Foundation's mission is to provide financial assistance for students pursuing business administration degrees at GCC and the University of Guam with the expectation that the Foundation will invest in the future leaders of the island community.The Foundation anticipates awarding two scholarships at the end of each school year. An announcement will be made at a later date on when they will begin accepting applications. To learn more about the Felix M. & Governor Carlos G. Camacho Scholarship Foundation log on to guamcc.edu/scholarships
The Felix M. and Governor Carlos G. Camacho Scholarship Foundation awarded scholarships to Christian Quintanilla, a public administration senior; and Jean Bactad, an incoming junior pursing a business degree. Photo taken by University of Guam.
Scholarship recipient Jean Bactad, a business administration incoming junior, also aims to become an entrepreneur. Part of her upbringing was helping her parents, who are first-generation immigrants from the
Philippines, make ends meet. She helped at their stall at the old flea market in Dededo before it was abolished. After graduating, her dream ultimately will be to get into a real estate business that will help open avenues for housing affordability. Besides the financial support, Bactad said the scholarship also boosts morale. “It inspires me with the thought that people do care about my education,” Bactad
said.
–Jean Bactad, University of Guam '22 Scholarship Recipient
Scholarship recipient Christian Quintanilla is thankful for the financial support, especially because he juggles two jobs in retail and food and beverage industries while working on getting his public administration degree. “It will help a lot for school,” Quintanilla said, as he’s aiming to graduate next
semester, and eyeing a law enforcement job while he explores ways to become
an entrepreneur. Quintanilla is breaking new ground, as he will be the first in his immediate family to earn a college degree. His family has modest means, and he said he wants to show to his cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives that college is achievable even when funding might be tight.
–Christian Quintanilla, University of Guam'22 Scholarship Recipient
"Hafa adai! My name is Aira May Ngalongalo and I would like to thank you for your sincere gratitude for selecting me once again to be one of your scholarship recipients. I am currently pursuing my Associate's degree at Guam Community College as well as majoring in Liberal Studies Business Track. This scholarship has most definitely given me the motivation to work harder in my studies and it will help me to continue my education as a first generation to go to college. I moved to Guam from Saipan to pursue my major in Business and hope to graduate with an undergraduate Bachelor's degree at the University of Guam. I am blessed to have the opportunity to receive a scholarship from your foundation. Thank you so much once again for your kind generosity and I hope to be supported again by your foundation in the future. Take care always and stay safe!"–Aira May Ngalongalo, Guam Community College '22 Scholarship Recipient"Dear, Camacho Foundation Scholarship - I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the Felix M. and Governor Carlos G. Camacho Foundation Scholarship possible. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor, and I am deeply appreciative of your support. I am a working student and double majoring in Marketing and Visual Communications. I am also a freelance photographer and an active member of Guahan Paws for Pets. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate cost of my tuition fees. As an independent student, I seek every opportunity that comes to help lessen my tuition fees. Thank you for recognizing my efforts in my college career."
–Marshelly Borja, Guam Community College '22 Scholarship Recipient