Dr. Carreón Foundation Awards $290K in Scholarships

The Dr. Carreón Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Banquet at La Quinta High School today.
The event was open to the public and filled with energy, pride, and celebration.
Nearly 90 students from the Class of 2025 were honored for their academic achievements.
These scholarship recipients represent the future of the Coachella Valley and beyond.
Keynote speakers delivered powerful messages of perseverance and purpose.
Entertainment included student performers and cultural showcases.
Community leaders, educators, and families all came together to celebrate success.
More than $290,000 in scholarships was awarded this year alone.
That brings the foundation’s total contributions to over $2.5 million since its founding in 1991.
Attendees shared what the banquet meant to them and their community.
Many called it a night of inspiration and renewed hope.
The event reaffirmed the Foundation’s mission to invest in education and opportunity.