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There are a few different types of scholarships available to students of Mariachi and Folklórico who wish to attend the TIMC. Click on the links provided on this page for more information. Please review the scholarships offered and Good Luck!</p>
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3" specialty_columns="2" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_row_inner admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" use_border_color="off" global_colors_info="{}"]<h1>2026 Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Scholarship</h1>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" use_border_color="off" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>OUR MISSION: The Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation is dedicated to keeping the memory of Elisa Gastellum alive by promoting young people youth/family ministries, college scholarships through mariachi music education workshops, conferences, and professional voice training.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-694 size-full" src="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gastellum-family.jpg" width="495" height="215" /></p>
<p>The Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation <a title="Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation" href="http://www.esoelisa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click HERE for more information.</a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>How to Apply</h2>
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<li>Download the application in MS Word using the button below.  Complete the forms in MS Word and submit as attachment to the following email address: <a href="mailto:esoelisa@aol.com">esoelisa@aol.com</a></li>
<li>As part of the application, each student in the performing group must submit an essay of 100 - 150 words.</li>
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<p><strong>Essay Topic:</strong>  How has mariachi music influenced your life and/or encouraged you to follow your dreams and goals?</p>
<p>The award winning group will perform at the Participant Showcase and will also be featured at the Fiesta de Garibaldi.</p>
<p><strong>Deadline for submission for 2026 TBD</strong>.  For more information email <a href="mailto:esoelisa@aol.com">esoelisa@aol.com</a> or call Terri Gastellum at <a href="tel:(520)%20248-1495">(520) 248-1495</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Please check back for links to the Student Essay Form and Director Application at a later date</strong></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TIMC-director-application.docx" url_new_window="on" button_text="Director Application" disabled_on="on|on|on" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Essay-Form.docx" url_new_window="on" button_text="Student Essay Form" disabled_on="on|on|on" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Scholarship Winners</h2>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" text_orientation="center" module_alignment="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><br /><img class="wp-image-5695 alignnone size-medium" src="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023Gastellum-300x141.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="141" /></p>
<p><strong>2023<br /></strong>Mariachi Estrella Juvenil<br />Tucson, AZ</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" text_orientation="center" module_alignment="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><img src="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2_Mariachi-Rayos-del-Sol-de-Tucson-High-300x198.jpg" width="300" height="198" alt="" class="wp-image-6354 alignnone size-medium" /></p>
<p><strong>2024<br /></strong>Mariachi Rayos del Sol de Tucson High<br />Tucson, AZ</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" text_orientation="center" module_alignment="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>
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<p><strong>2019</strong><br />Nogales High School Mariachi Apache<br />Tucson, AZ</p>
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<p><strong>2022</strong><br />Sunnyside High School Mariachi Los Diablitos<br />Tucson, AZ</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" text_orientation="center" module_alignment="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>
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<p><strong>2018</strong><br />Mariachi Rayos del Sol<br />Tucson, AZ</p>
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<p><strong>2017</strong><br />Mariachi Oro de Rancho High School<br />Las Vegas, NV</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" text_orientation="center" module_alignment="center" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>
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<p><strong>2016</strong><br />Rayos del Sol<br />Tucson, AZ</p>
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<p><strong>2016</strong><br />Los Charritos de Las Vegas<br />Las Vegas, NV</p>
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<p><strong>2014</strong><br />Mariachi Ariztlan<br />Tucson, AZ<br />Director:  Alberto Rangel</p>
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<p><strong>2013</strong><br />Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School<br />Tucson, AZ<br />Director:  Johnny Contreras</p>
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<p><strong>2011</strong><br />Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson<br />Tucson, AZ<br />Director:  Jaime Valenzuela</p>
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<p><strong>2010</strong><br />Mariachi Apache de Nogales High School<br />Nogales, NV<br />Director:  Gilbert Velez</p>
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<p><strong>2009</strong><br />Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School<br />Tucson, AZ<br />Director:  Johnny Contreras</p>
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<p><strong>2008</strong><br />Mariachi Los Charritos de Las Vegas<br />Las Vegas, NV<br />Director:  Xavier Gastellum</p>
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