RENO, Nevada – The Meruelo family and Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) are donating $200,000 to the Tailhook Educational Foundation (TEF) Scholarship through the GSRCares Educational Fund, with $50,000 donated annually through 2027. These funds will fund scholarships to help Naval Aviation Training students pursue higher education.
“This contribution reflects GSR’s deep appreciation for the men and women who have served our country, and we are honored to support their legacy through education,” said Alex Meruelo, owner of GSR and CEO of the Meruelo Group. “By investing in the futures of these students, we hope to make a lasting impact on their lives and help them achieve their dreams.”
The Tailhook Educational Foundation awards over 100 scholarships annually, with an average grant of over $4,000. The Foundation’s merit-based scholarships are highly sought after, with a significant portion awarded to students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. The scholarships are available exclusively to Naval Aviation students and help them achieve their educational goals and contribute to the nation’s future leadership. TEF scholarships are only possible through the continued generosity of our individual and organizational donors.
In 2024, over 500 naval aviation students applied for a TEF scholarship, 136 of these applicants received a TEF scholarship.
“The Tailhook Educational Foundation is grateful for the generous support of GSR and the Meruelo family,” said Rodger Welch, USN Captain (Ret) and Executive Director of TEF. “This donation will greatly assist our scholars, who represent the future of our nation, in pursuing their academic and professional goals.”
To celebrate the donation, Alex Meruelo, owner of GSR and CEO of Meruelo Group, presented TEF board members with a check for $50,000 on Thursday, August 22, as well as a ceremonial check for $200,000 to underscore the team’s commitment for years to come.
This partnership between GSRCares and TEF represents a shared commitment to developing future leaders. For more information about the Tailhook Educational Foundation, visit tailhook.net/tef. 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 a full-service casino resort featuring nearly 2,000 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, 18,550 square feet of meeting and conference space, 1,400 slot machines, 45 gaming tables, a seven-table poker room and the Infinity High Limit Room. The destination’s premier gaming hotel offers visitors a variety of amenities including the critically acclaimed 2,500-plus capacity Grand Theater offering Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exciting nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen delicious restaurants and dining options including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, branded shops, a remarkable year-round outdoor pool with fire pit, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a two-screen movie theater, a 50-lane bowling center and an aquagolf driving range. GSR players can also enjoy the benefits of Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between GSR and its sister resort SAHARA Las Vegas, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards at both locations. GSR is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, visit grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-5080 for reservations. For the latest and greatest GSR news, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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