2025-2026 Recipients
$5,000 Scholarship Recipient
KASSANDRA MELENDEZ
Blinn College
*Mission Chevrolet
$3,000 Scholarship Recipients
ALONDRA RAMIREZ
University of Texas at El Paso
*Hoy Family Auto
JORGE SALAZAR
University of Texas at El Paso
*Hoy Family Auto
EVELYN ZARATE
University of Texas San Antonio
*Casa Auto Group
ARMANDO VARELA
University of Texas at El Paso
*Mission Chevrolet
$2,000 Scholarship Recipients
MIA ROCHA
University of Texas at El Paso
*Bravo Cadillac
COLIN CROMEENS
Texas Tech University
*Rudolph Chevrolet
$1,500 Scholarship Recipients
RIVYANN RESENDEZ
University of Texas at El Paso
*Casa Auto Group
MIA BOLIVAR
University of Texas at Austin
*Mission Chevrolet
WISDOM MITCHELL-WELLS
Baylor University
*Hoy Family Auto
NOAH FRAIRE
University of Texas San Antonio
EPISD Career & Technology Program
$1,000 Scholarship Recipients
IRIS AVILA
Texas Tech University
*Hoy Family Auto
ANGEL CID
University of Texas at El Paso
*Fox Auto Team
ERIK ALVARADO
El Paso Community College
*Porsche El Paso
SANTIAGO JURADO
University of Texas at El Paso
*Porsche El Paso
WARREN PALMER
Texas A&M University
*Casa Auto Group
ASIA FLORES
Texas Tech University
*Fox Auto Team
El Paso Automobile Dealers Reward $36,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
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The El Paso New Car Dealers Association (EPNCDA) and its board members are pleased to announce they are giving away a record-breaking $36,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The recipients will be recognized at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at the EPNCDA Annual Luncheon to be held in the Trost Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in Downtown El Paso. The scholarship recipients will be recognized following a business meeting with keynote speaker UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson. The 17 students will receive a scholarship ranging from $6,000 - $1,000 for a total of $36,000. The EPNCDA Scholarship Fund was established in 2015, thanks to the success of the EPNCDA’s annual golf tournament and Skeet & Trap Shoot. The Association has remained dedicated to continued education for students in the El Paso community and has already awarded over $240,000 to 202 students, all local dealership employees or their dependents.
EPNCDA President Rick Wallace of Mission Chevrolet is inspired to see the dealers unite around a purpose greater than business, lifting their community and supporting higher education.
“Our employees are the heart of everything we do—their dedication, drive, and service are what keep our industry moving forward,” says Wallace. “Supporting their families and children pursuing college degrees in one of the most meaningful ways we can show our gratitude.”
These scholarships reflect the local dealers’ shared commitment to education and community. As an evolving industry, the car business relies on dedicated professionals in every department to keep up with new challenges and innovations. El Paso franchise dealers are proud to support these employees and their families as they work to best serve El Paso consumers.
The El Paso New Car Dealers Association (EPNCDA) Scholarship Program application period is now closed. The 2025-2026 Scholarship winners will be announced on June 10 at the EPNCDA Annual Meeting at The Plaza Hotel at 12:00 pm. Recipients will also be notified by email prior to ensure their presence at the meeting.
EPNCDA Board of Directors has updated its policy of eligible dealerships for the program to include only those who supported at least one of our fundraisers, whether by participating with a team or sponsoring a sign at the 2024 Golf Tournament and/or the 2025 Trap Shoot.
The list of qualified dealerships is below. Employees, their dependents, and their grandchildren are eligible to apply for a scholarship from these stores only.
Audi El Paso | BMW of El Paso | Bravo Cadillac | Casa Auto Group | Charlie Clark Nissan
Charlie Clark Infiniti| Dick Poe CDJR |Fox Auto Team | Hoy Family Auto |Mission Chevrolet | Porsche El Paso
Rudolph Auto Group | Shamaley Buick GMC |Shamaley Ford| Subaru El Paso | Sunland Park CDJR