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amigos de Guatemala
Más de 50 años apoyando la educación de los guatemaltecos
The Guatemala Friends
Scholarship Program
PROGRESA
The Guatemala Friends Scholarship Program is known in Guatemala by the acronym PROGRESA (programa estudiantíl de los Amigos). We are a non-profit organization founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends, known as "Quakers." Our main objective is to support education in Guatemala by granting scholarships to individuals with limited resources and strong academic potential. We also provide extensive individual and group support to help our mostly rural Mayan students succeed. We are an entirely non- sectarian program but our activities are grounded in the Quaker beliefs of personal integrity, respect for others, service, and community.
Each year, Progresa carries out of a variety of activities aimed a buiding skills and building skills and creating community. Two of our largest activities are the annual students conference and the Teaching English Program. We also offer Quarterly in person workshop in threee differents cities so students from differents areas of the country can attend. To learn more about our activities click on What we do or read details about some of our Recent activities.
We believe in people
We build community
We promote development
How we support our students
Our work focuses on supporting students throughout their educational journey by
addressing not only financial needs, but also personal growth, leadership development,
and community engagement. We believe that long-term impact is built through
consistent accompaniment and opportunity.
Programa de Becas Amigos de Guatemala -PROGRESA
Creemos en las personas
Construimos comunidad
Promovemos el desarrollo
Últimas actividades
Selección de estudiantes
Proceso 2025
Cada año, Progresa selecciona cuidadosamente a nuevos estudiantes para unirse a nuestra comunidad solidaria y enriquecedora. En 2025, recibimos a unos 30 nuevos estudiantes.
Selección de estudiantes
Proceso 2025
Cada año, Progresa selecciona cuidadosamente a nuevos estudiantes para unirse a nuestra comunidad solidaria y enriquecedora. En 2025, recibimos a unos 30 nuevos estudiantes.
Selección de estudiantes
Proceso 2025
Cada año, Progresa selecciona cuidadosamente a nuevos estudiantes para unirse a nuestra comunidad solidaria y enriquecedora. En 2025, recibimos a unos 30 nuevos estudiantes.
Cada año, Progresa organiza una serie de eventos y actividades basados en sus programas y principios fundamentales. Estos resaltan el sentido de comunidad, equidad e igualdad entre estudiantes, miembros del equipo y donantes.
Para conocer más sobre nuestras últimas noticias, actualizaciones y próximos eventos, lo invitamos a visitar nuestra sección de Últimas Noticias.
For students
How to apply for a
Progresa Scholarship?
Our scholarship aplication period runs
from September 1 to November 7, 2026.
We support students who are continuing
their university studies.
Learn more about the aplication process
here.
Haz una donación
Con sus donaciones, podemos continuar brindando ayuda y apoyo a estudiantes talentosos de bajos ingresos en Guatemala, brindándoles acceso a la educación y oportunidades para un futuro mejor.
“Gracias a Progresa, me gradué como Enfermería Profesional y me convertí en la primera mujer de mi comunidad en ser profesional de la salud”.
Hermelinda Chaj
Enfermería profesional
Quienes somos
Qué hacemos
Nuestro impacto
Complicarse
Últimas noticias
Conéctate con Progresa
Contáctanos
Su dirección de correo electrónico:
Su mensaje:
Información@progresagt.org
Asociación Progresa, Parramos, Chimaltenango. Guatemala
Progresa está bajo el cuidado de Redwood Forest Friends Meeting. Todas las donaciones son totalmente deducibles de impuestos.
Número de identificación fiscal federal: 68-0159764
Últimas actividades
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. Two of our largest activities are the annual student conference and the Teaching English Program To learn more about our latest news, updates, and upcoming events, we invite you to visit our Latest News section where you will find stories like the following.
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. Four times each year the Progresa staff
holds workshops in three different communities
January Workshops Focus on Life Skills