PALM DESERT, Calif. – The Dr. Carreón Foundation will honor students from area high schools across the Coachella Valley and Blythe, presenting scholarships to the senior Class of 2022 and in-college students who graduated high school in recent years. The banquet will occur at Fantasy Springs Resort from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 12 and is open to everyone connected with the Foundation.

“This annual ceremony is a most rewarding experience for the scholarship recipients and their families, our scholarship partners, friends of our Foundation, and those in the community supporting our mission,” stated Dr. Carreón Foundation Executive Director Ricardo Loretta. 

Students with Mexican/Latino ancestry from all Coachella Valley high schools, and Palo Verde High School in Blythe, were invited to submit a scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, are involved in bettering their community, are of Mexican/Latino ancestry, and demonstrate leadership skills and financial need. Two hundred twenty-five applications were reviewed this year, and the Foundation will honor 56 awardees at the banquet. 

The celebratory affair will feature Dr. Edwin Gomez, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, as the keynote speaker.

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000, with close to $140,000 being awarded. This outlay is possible due to sponsorships from local organizations and individuals, such as OneFuture CV, a long-time partner with the Foundation. The Foundation has awarded more than $1.9 million in scholarships to more than 850 students. Recipients have attended schools locally and across the country, including College of the Desert, CSUSB Palm Desert, University of Southern California, UCLA, MIT, and Harvard University, to name a few.

Tickets to the banquet are $75 per person, $600 for a table of 8, and seats can be reserved at www.carreonfoundation.org. For additional information, call (858) 344-4812.