A record-breaking $360,000 in scholarships
Dr. Carreón Foundation honored the Class of 2026, as well as students continuing their higher education, with an afternoon lunch and scholarship awards ceremony at Shadow Hills High School on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
The event was sponsored by Desert Healthcare District & Foundation. The keynote speaker, Linda Evans, City of La Quinta Mayor and Chief Strategy Officer at Desert Care Network, spoke to the students about determination, mentorship, and paying it forward as our future leaders. Special guest and Dr. Carreon scholarship alumnus, Agustín Arreola, shared his educational journey and career path, now employed at College of the Desert. Lunch was catered by Tacos Los Chubby’s, with entertainment by flamenco guitarist Ernesto Ale.
With this year’s awards included, the Foundation has now provided nearly $3 million in scholarships to almost 1,420 students since it was established in 1991. The increase in the amount of scholarships awarded and total scholarship funds this year was made possible by strong community partnerships, individual donors, and grants, which include Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, OneFuture Coachella Valley, area Rotary clubs, and many other supporters.
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.
About Dr. Carreón Foundation
The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Dr. Carreón Foundation prior to his death in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can through education. In 2023, the scholarship program expanded to include assistance to all other minority ethnicities, such as Black, Asian, Indian, and Native American. The Dr. Carreón Foundation Board of Directors has dedicated its efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision, which was to help people “be the greatest Americans possible.”
For more information, visit www.carreonfoundation.org. Follow Dr. Carreón Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.
