RENO, Nev. – As graduation for Washoe County School District students rapidly approaches, the Meruelo Family Scholarship has awarded $14,000 to dependents of Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) team members. Three exemplary students received a $3,000 scholarship and one student received a $5,000 scholarship to be applied toward college or advanced learning programs during a special presentation on Tuesday, June 6.
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 $28,000, with the funds being equally distributed between GSR and SLV. Alex Meruelo, the owner, has long embraced the importance of mentorship and education and continues to implement programs that exemplify these values. Since 2018, GSR and SLV have contributed over $2 million dollars to the AAA Foundation funding hundreds of scholarships for underprivileged students in Nevada.
“At GSR, we are a family. There is no better investment than the one we build with our team members,” said Alexis Meruelo, Meruelo Group Chief Vision and Purpose Officer. “We take great pride in honoring our valuable team members and their contributions. These scholarships continue our commitment to supporting education in Northern Nevada through our GSR Cares Program, creating a positive impact on the community at large.”
Grand Sierra Resort General Manager, Shannon Keel, and Meruelo Group Chief Vision and Purpose Officer, Alexis Meruelo presented the scholarship awards and celebrated the accomplishments of the four recipients during the check presentation. The following students were all awarded a $3,000 scholarship and one student awarded a $5,000 scholarship and are now one step closer to achieving their academic goals (the parent/guardian GSR team members are also indicated below):
- Ryan Du, accompanied by Mae Du from Table Games
- Nurul Sami, accompanied by Mohammad Miah from Table Games
- Aria Dastranj, accompanied by Sima Anooshehpour from Wardrobe
- Bethany Blakely, accompanied by Brenda Blakey from Front Desk
The selection committee reviewed a pool of applicants based on a variety of metrics including grades, extracurricular engagements and letters of recommendation.
Photos from the check presentation can be found here.
As the premier casino resort destination in Reno, 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, 1,200 slot machines, 37 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 2,995-seat 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 two-screen cinema, a 50-lane bowling center, adrenaline-pumping rides 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.
