The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Reynaldo J. Carreón M. D. Foundation prior to his death in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can through education. The Dr. Carreón Foundation Board of Directors has dedicated its efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision. Dr. Carreón’s wish to help his people “be the greatest Americans possible” is being accomplished.

The mission of the Foundation is to support initiatives that will lead to increased and enhanced educational opportunities for the youth of Mexican-American heritage in our Coachella Valley community as they prepare to become leaders of our future. The Foundation focuses on the following areas: Education, Leadership, Community Involvement and Pride in Mexican-American Cultural Heritage.

Carreón Scholars have attended some 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States. The total investment by the Dr. Carreón Foundation in direct student financial support is more than $1.4 million and more than 500+ students from the Coachella Valley have benefitted from these scholarships. The foundation has also awarded more than $300,000 in grants to local organizations.

The Reynaldo J. Carreón M.D. Foundation was founded in 1991 by the late valley philanthropist and pioneer, Dr. Carreón, to provide underprivileged students of Mexican descent a chance to pursue a higher education. To date, the foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 500+ students from local high schools. Recipients have attended schools including College of the Desert, the University of Southern California, UCLA, MIT and Harvard University.

Dr. Carreón was a co-founder of what is now John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio and helped found the Coachella Valley Mexican American Chamber of Commerce in 1980. Dr. Carreón Boulevard, the Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón Junior Academy and Dr. Carreón Park, all in Indio, are named in his honor. In 1984, College of the Desert dedicated the International Fountain of Knowledge in honor of Dr. Carreón and his family for establishing the Dr. Carreón Scholarship Endowment at the College of the Desert Foundation. Dr. Carreón also established three other scholarship endowments at the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine; Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton; and Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona.

Scholarships are awarded to students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, are involved in the community, are of Mexican ancestry, and demonstrate leadership skills and financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Students must show a commitment to bettering their communities like the organization's founder, Dr. Carreón.

All scholarship applicants must complete and submit this application for the Reynaldo J. Carreón M.D. Foundation online. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Your donation will help the Dr. Carreón Foundation send students to college.
To date, the foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to high-achieving Coachella Valley and Blythe students going on to college and have awarded more than $300,000 in grants to local organizations.
Our funds are matched 100% by Pathways to Success.
Students attending a four-year university receive: $5,000
Students attending a community college receive: $2,500

By Email: [email protected] 

By Phone: 858-344-4812

Mailing Address:
Reynaldo J. Carreón M.D. Foundation
41550 Eclectic St. 
Palm Desert, CA 92260