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By Leave a Comment RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada students are taking a meaningful step toward brighter futures, thanks to the Meruelo Family Scholarship—an initiative that not only supports higher education, but strengthens the Northern Nevada community as a whole. During a special presentation at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) on Wednesday, June 11, six local students, dependents of GSR team members, were awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships to help them pursue college and advanced learning opportunities.
The Meruelo Family Scholarship was established to provide financial support for the dependents of dedicated team members at GSR and Sahara Las Vegas (SLV). This year, the program awarded a total of $40,000 with the funds being equally distributed between GSR and SLV. Mentorship and education have long been a priority for Meruelo Group founder and CEO, Alex Meruelo, who continues to implement programs that exemplify these values. Now in its fourth year, the Meruelo Family Scholarship has awarded $135,000 in scholarships across both properties to Nevada students.
“Investing in education is one of the most meaningful ways we can honor the hard work and dedication of our team members,” said Alexis Meruelo, Chief Vision and Purpose Officer of the Meruelo Group. “These scholarships represent more than financial support, they reflect our belief in the potential of every student and our commitment to helping them build a strong foundation for the future. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and walk alongside them on this journey.”
Grand Sierra Resort General Manager, Shannon Keel, and Alexis Meruelo presented the scholarship awards and celebrated the accomplishments of the six recipients during the check presentation. The following students, accompanied by the parent/guardian, were all awarded $3,000 to $5,000 scholarships and are now one step closer to achieving their academic goals:
Rebecca Fanuel, accompanied by Zewdinsh Zufran
Alex Larsen, accompanied by Loann Larsen
Andrea Domingo, accompanied by Maricel Domingo
Gaia Yi, accompanied by Kyle Yi
Bethany Blakely, accompanied by Brenda Blakely
Kingsley Vong, accompanied by Phuc Vong
The selection committee reviewed a pool of applicants based on various metrics, including grades, extracurricular engagements and letters of recommendation.
Photos from the check presentation can be found here.
As Reno’s premier casino resort destination, GSR plays a pivotal role in the local job market and remains committed to building long-term relationships with team members and their families. The Meruelo Family Scholarship program reflects the organization’s vision for providing world-class opportunities for the community members who drive the success of GSR’s operations.
For more information about GSR, visit grandsierraresort.com.
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ABOUT GRAND SIERRA RESORT
Located in the heart of the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) is an all-encompassing casino-resort with nearly 2,000 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, 1,400 slot machines, 45 table games, a poker room featuring seven tables and the Infinity High Limit Room. The destination’s premier gaming property offers visitors a wide variety of amenities including the 2,500+ capacity, critically-acclaimed Grand Theatre, home to Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exhilarating nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen delectable restaurant and dining choices including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, branded retail shopping, a remarkable year-round outdoor pool and fire pit experience, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a 58-lane bowling center and an aqua golf driving range. GSR players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between GSR and its sister resort SAHARA Las Vegas, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. GSR is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 1-800-648-5080. For the latest and greatest news on GSR, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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