Carreón

Foundation

Empowering Mexican, African, Asian, and Native American students with college and trade school scholarships.

Scholarship Applications Open Dec 1st – Start Preparing Today!

Don’t wait until the last minute! Start early, learn about the application requirements in our Student FAQ, and begin populating your information now. An APPLY NOW‘ link will be activated our website on December 1st. Students interested in medical, hospitality, and STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply.

Carreón

Foundation

Empowering Mexican, African, Asian, and Native American students with college and trade school scholarships.

Scholarship Applications Open Dec 1st – Start Preparing Today!

Don’t wait until the last minute! Start early, learn about the application requirements in our Student FAQ, and begin populating your information now. An APPLY NOW‘ link will be activated our website on December 1st. Students interested in medical, hospitality, and STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply.

For Students

The Carreón Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students in the Eastern Inland Empire headed to a community college, university or trade school. Eligible students can apply online starting in December 2023, with applications due at the end of March 2024.

For Donors

Our efforts rely on donations to fund more scholarships every year and to continue to support Scholarship alumni throughout their higher education journey. Many donations are matched by the Carreón Foundation and OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $3 for every $1 donated.

About the Carreón Foundation

The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Carreón Foundation in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can be through education. With the leadership of a committed volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation continues to dedicate efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision of “helping underprivileged communities of the Coachella Valley”, and has expanded our scholarships to support students of African, Native American, and Asian ethnicities.

Focus

The Foundation focuses on the following areas

Focus

The Foundation focuses on the following areas

In the News

College of the Desert

What Students Are Saying

“In my senior year of high school I got my first scholarship that helped me go through college. Dr. Carreón Foundation not only helped me get to college but they also offered their help throughout my four years of college. But it gets better! Now that I’ve graduated, they’re even helping me find a job!”


CHANEL DE LA MORA

“If I hadn’t gotten the Dr. Carreón Foundation Scholarship I wouldnt know where I’d be. This changed the course of my whole academic life. ”


CAROLINA JAUREGUI

“I currently go to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. It’s my freshman year and thanks to the Dr. Carreón Foundation I was able to achieve that dream. ”


JAE MORAGA

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100 Scholarship Goal

Help us empower the next generation of homegrown leaders. With over 90 students helped last year, our goal is to help 100 this year!

Most donations are matched by Dr. Carreón Foundation and/or OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $3 in scholarships for every $1 contributed by you!

Together we can help today’s youth pursue opportunities for a lifetime.

100 Scholarship Goal

Help us empower the next generation of homegrown leaders. With over 90 students helped last year, our goal is to help 100 this year!

Most donations are matched by Dr. Carreón Foundation and/or OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $3 in scholarships for every $1 contributed by you!

Together we can help today’s youth pursue opportunities for a lifetime.

ECV for CHANGE

ECV for CHANGE is a 1-year mentorship program sponsored by the Dr. Carreón Foundation that pairs current high school students in the Eastern Coachella Valley with college students and college graduates. These mentors will help students with their academic studies, college applications, and career planning. The program is designed to empower the future of the region one student at a time providing them with the support, guidance, and resources to help them succeed in high school and beyond.

If you are a current college student or college graduate who is interested in mentoring a high school student, click below or visit the ECV for CHANGE website to learn more: www.ecvforchange.org

Thank You to our Sponsors

Organizations

  • 6 Area Rotary Clubs
  • Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
  • Burrtec
  • Casuelas Café
  • Chandi Group USA
  • College of the Desert
  • C-PR Clemens Public Relations
  • CSUSB-Palm Desert
  • Desert Healthcare District
  • El Rancho Meat Market #5
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Franz Tatum Wealth Mgmt
  • Heritage Palms CC HOA
  • JFK Memorial Hospital
  • Las Casuelas Nuevas
  • OneFuture CV
  • Mechanics Bank/Rabobank
  • RAP Foundation
  • SoCal Gas
  • Spencer Foundation
  • Sunline Transit Agency
  • Toyota of the Desert
  • UNICARS Honda
  • Velarde Auto Group
  • Yellowmart
  • Wintec Energy
  • The 9 Coachella Valley Cities

Individuals

  • Bob & Connie Lurie
  • Katie & Dan Royal
  • Dick & Jan Oliphant
  • Dr Carl Cohn
  • Donald Rees
  • DCF Board Members
  • Arnold Kirschenbaum
  • Jordan Schnitzer
  • Frank Jones
  • Andy Capelli
  • Pat Dilorenzo
  • Luke Lavalle
  • The Loretta Family
  • Fred Noble
  • Renajit Chaudrury
  • RIVCO Supervisor V. M. Perez
  • Sherwin Shoraka

Get In Touch

and join over 900 Students who have benefited from Carreón Foundation Scholarships.

and join over 900 Students who have benefited from Carreón Foundation Scholarships.