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Supporting education and community leadership in Guatemala for over 50 years.
The Guatemala Friends Scholarship Program
PROGRESA
PROGRESA
It is a non-profit organization founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends, known as "Quakers." Its main objective is to support education in Guatemala by granting scholarships to individuals with limited resources and strong academic potential. Despite having been founded and supported by a religious group, Progresa is not a religious entity nor does it distinguish between the beliefs of its beneficiaries.
We believe in people
We build community
We promote development
The Guatemala Friends Scholarship Program -PROGRESA
We believe in people
We build community
We promote development
Latest activities
Each year, Progresa carries out a series of events and activities based on its programs and core principles. These highlight the sense of community, equity, and equality among students, team members, and donors.To learn more about our latest news, updates, and upcoming events, we invite you to visit our Latest News section.
Progresa completed its annual selection process and welcomed around 30 new students into the scholarship community for 2025, continuing its tradition of careful and supportive selection.
Student Selection Process 2025
Progresa’s latest updates highlight a series of events and activities throughout the year that strengthened community bonds and upheld core values of support and equity among students and staff.
Progresa Continues Community Activities
3. Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2025 Cycle
TProgresa officially opened its scholarship application period from September 1 to November 7, 2025, inviting prospective students to apply and continue their higher education journeys.
Recent communications emphasize that Progresa’s programs in Guatemala remain strong, stable, and responsive to student needs, reinforcing identity and community across cohorts.
Continued Strength of Progresa Programs
For students
How to apply for a Progresa scholarship?
Our scholarship application period runs from September 1 to November 7, 2025.
We support students who are beginning or continuing their university studies. Learn more about the application process here.
Latest activities
Student selection
Process 2025
Each year, Progresa carefully selects new students to join our supportive and nurturing community. In 2025, we welcomed around 30 new students.
Student selection
Process 2025
Each year, Progresa carefully selects new students to join our supportive and nurturing community. In 2025, we welcomed around 30 new students.
Student selection
Process 2025
Each year, Progresa carefully selects new students to join our supportive and nurturing community. In 2025, we welcomed around 30 new students.
Each year, Progresa carries out a series of events and activities based on its programs and core principles. These highlight the sense of community, equity, and equality among students, team members, and donors.
To learn more about our latest news, updates, and upcoming events, we invite you to visit our Latest News section.
Para estudiantes
How to apply for a Progresa scholarship?
Our scholarship application period runs from September 1 to November 7, 2025. We support students who are beginning or continuing their university studies. Learn more about the application process here.
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With your donations, we can continue to provide help and support to talented low-income students in Guatemala, giving them access to education and opportunities for a better future.
“Thanks to Progresa, I graduated with a degree in Professional Nursing and became the first woman in my community to be a healthcare professional.”
Hermelinda Chaj
Professional Nursing
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Asociación Progresa, Parramos, Chimaltenango. Guatemala
Progresa is under the care of Redwood Forest Friends Meeting. All donations are fully tax-deductible,
Federal Tax ID: 68-0159764