The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation is proud to support the next generation of leaders in hospitality and tourism. Each year, thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, the Foundation awards scholarships to exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to strengthening our region’s tourism workforce.
Since launching the program, the Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships, including $45,000 in 2025 alone, to both college students and graduating seniors from local area high schools. These awards help local students pursue higher education, develop career-ready skills, and build pathways to success in one of the region’s most vital industries.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to celebrate the 2025 Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation scholarship recipients. A cohort of students whose dedication, passion, and leadership embody the spirit of our tourism community.
2025 Tony Bruggemans Memorial Scholarship
- Edith Alcala
2025 Coachella Valley High School Hospitality Academy Scholarships
- Melanie Carranza Solorzano
- Alessandro Frias-Dominguez
- Deseray Merez-Perez
- Erick Morales-Serrano
- Sebastian Ramirez
2025 College Scholarships
- Christopher Bravo Lopez
- George Cabrera
- David Flores
- Brenda Franco Alcala
- Ashley Garcia
- Sebastian Jaimes-Miranda
- Melanie Martinez-Chavez
- Diego Rendon
- Jacquelinee Sandoval
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2024 Scholarship Recipeints
2024 Tony Bruggemans Memorial Scholarship
- Diego Rendon
2024 Coachella Valley High School Hospitality Academy
- Elizabeth Gastelum
- Miguel Gastelum Moya
- Betzai Isidoro
- Julian Mendez
- Chloee Smith
2024 College Scholarships
- George Cabrera
- Alejandra Portillo
- Zhane Ramirez
- Diego Rendon
- Monserrat Vargas-Ruiz
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2023 Scholarship Recipients
In 2023, a total of $58,489 was awarded for college scholarships, Emerging Leaders training, and a College of the Desert hospitality students’ international immersion trip. This incredible achievement was made possible thanks to your generosity. Congratulations to all our recipients, and a heartfelt “Thank You!” to our board members, partners, and community members for your ongoing support.
2023 Coachella Valley High School Hospitality Academy Scholarships:
- Christopher Bravo
- Marifer Felix
- Mariela Harran
- Melanie Martinez
- Anlle Murillo
2023 Tourism Foundation Hospitality Scholarships:
- George Cabrera
- Sebastian Jaimes Miranda
- Mathew January
- Itzel Posada
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2022 Scholarship Recipients
In 2022, Visit Greater Palm Springs and One Future Coachella Valley recognized the following students with their Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation Scholarship.
2022 Coachella Valley High School Hospitality Academy Scholarships
- Leslie Nuñez
- Destiny Garcia
- Angie Salcedo
- Angel Hernandez
- Andrea Santoyo
Tourism Foundation Hospitality Scholarships
- Asziah McAfee
- Brayan Lopez Llamas
- Briceyda Cabrera
- Daisy Garcia
- Denise Campos- Lagunas
- Erick Felix
- Ileen Torres
- Itzel Posada Ruiz
- Jaime Medina-Ortiz
- Jazmin Miramontes
- Kymani Nix
- Mathew January
- Oscar Flores Gonzalez
- Rosa Benito
- Samantha Ramos
- Sarah Alvarado
- Savannah Lopez
- Valeria Gutierrez
- Yoselin Leal-Moctezuma
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2020 Scholarship Recipients
In 2020, Visit Greater Palm Springs and One Future Coachella Valley recognized the following students with their Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation Scholarship:
- Omar Bautista
- Luis Ceja Abrica
- Angel Garcia
- Joaquin Gonzalez
- Maria Gonzalez
- Alexander Maltbie-Mangen
- Ana Olivares
- Monika Ortiz
- Andrea Palma
- Alyssa Pinuelas
- Maria Estelia Ramirez
- Marlen Rios
- Aunnica Torres
- Jonathan Valdez
- Elsemanet Valenzuela Martinez
- Valeria Villapudua
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2019 Scholarship Recipients
Visit Greater Palm Springs recognized Ruben Leon, Noemi Aguilar, Adrian Garcia, Elizabeth Olivas, Luis Alvarado and Kasey Villarreal as the 2019 recipients for the Tourism Foundation Scholarship Award.
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2018 Scholarship Recipients
In 2018, Visit Greater Palm Springs recognized Arlene Carrillo, Destiny Hariston, Samantha Limon, Janeth Melendez, Jhonatan Ortiz, Andrea Sanchez and Michelle Venegas as their class recipients of that year's Tourism Foundation Scholarship Award.
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2017 Scholarship Recipients
In 2017, Visit Greater Palm Springs recognized Carolina Caldera, Abigail Herrera, Kayla Lizaola, Alyssa Pescador, and Marisol Zamora as the recipients of that year's Tourism Foundation Scholarship Award.
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2016 Scholarship Recipients
In 2016, Visit Greater Palm Springs recognized Adrian Guadarrama, Madai Gil, Delilah Naranjo, Karen G. Osorio, Julissa Quintana, Aylene Sicairos, and Alyssa Silva as the recipients of that year's Tourism Foundation Scholarship Award.
