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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 celebrated the 17th edition of the Progresa English Program in January 2026, welcoming its largest group of volunteers and students for a week of immersive English learning and community.
The 17th Progresa English Program (PEP)
During PEP 2026, John C. Mather shared his experience as a scientist at NASA, inspiring students to imagine new possibilities for their futures.
Nobel Laureate Inspires Students
Progresa Welcomes 36 New Students
In January 2026, Progresa welcomed 36 new scholarship recipients, bringing the total number of supported students to 115—one of the largest cohorts in the program’s recent history.
Students gathered in Quetzaltenango, Parramos, and Cobán for workshops focused on life skills, well-being, and community learning.
January Workshops Focus on Life Skills
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.
How to aply for a Progresa Scholarship?
Our scholarship aplication period runs from September 1 to November 7, 2025.
We support students who are continuing their university studies.
Learn more about the aplication 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