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!
2025 Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Scholarship
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 and mariachi music education workshops, conferences, and professional voice training.
The Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation Click HERE for more information.
How to Apply
- 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: esoelisa@aol.com
- As part of the application, each student in the performing group must submit an essay of 100 – 150 words.
Essay Topic: How has mariachi music influenced your life and/or encouraged you to follow your dreams and goals?
The award winning group will perform at the Participant Showcase and will also be featured at the Fiesta de Garibaldi.
Deadline for submission is March 14, 2025. For more information email esoelisa@aol.com or call Terri Gastellum at (520) 248-1495.
Elisa Gastellum Memorial Foundation Scholarship Winners
2023
Mariachi Estrella Juvenil
Tucson, AZ
2019
Nogales High School Mariachi Apache
Tucson, AZ
2022
Sunnyside High School Mariachi Los Diablitos
Tucson, AZ
2018
Mariachi Rayos del Sol
Tucson, AZ
2017
Mariachi Oro de Rancho High School
Las Vegas, NV
2016
Rayos del Sol
Tucson, AZ
2016
Los Charritos de Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
2014
Mariachi Ariztlan
Tucson, AZ
Director: Alberto Rangel
2013
Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School
Tucson, AZ
Director: Johnny Contreras
2011
Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Director: Jaime Valenzuela
2010
Mariachi Apache de Nogales High School
Nogales, NV
Director: Gilbert Velez
2009
Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School
Tucson, AZ
Director: Johnny Contreras
2008
Mariachi Los Charritos de Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Director: Xavier Gastellum