Sienna Clark, $60,000 Changemaker Scholarship
Sienna graduated with a 4.3 GPA. Having done volunteer service in Africa, she wants to be a nurse. She will attend the University of Utah.

Samantha Carnevale, $20,000 Denise Martinez Scholarship
Samantha is a dedicated multi-sport athlete (basketball varsity captain, volleyball and soccer) who believes strongly that participation in sports has helped her develop a strong work ethic and ability to overcome adversity. She will attend CSU Monterey Bay to study marine biology in honor of her father who was a dedicated environmentalist before he passed away when she was 12.

Calvin Curtis, $20,000 Denise Martinez Scholarship
Calvin is a self-described sports fanatic who hopes to pursue a business degree in sports management. In his high school sports career, he embodied the attributes of Denise and he will attend her alma mater, Arizona State University.

Callie Schatz, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
A highly successful student (4.4 GPA with 11 APs), Callie is passionate about becoming an architectural engineer to develop environmentally sustainable housing. She will attend Cal Poly SLO.

Elizabeth Mark, $20,000 Ambition Scholarship
Because of her family’s financial struggles and with two siblings already in college, Elizabeth has committed to paying for college without help from her family. She worked, volunteered and participated in many school organizations while maintaining a 4.4 GPA. She will pursue a career in medicine at Tufts University.

Marcos Medina-Martinez, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
Marcos is a go-getter with an entrepreneurial spirit who started his own business while in high school. He is driven, intelligent and solution-oriented. He plans to major in business at Menlo College and return to Truckee to start more businesses that give opportunities to the Spanish-speaking community.

Vallerie Laguna, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
Vallerie is a passionate learner who values her gift of education. A 4.2 student with 10 AP classes and innumerable awards and volunteer experiences, Vallerie has been admitted to several schools including her first choice, Fordham. She plans to double major in cognitive neuroscience and political science on a pre-law track.

Damian Navarro Elizarraz, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
In just three years’ time, Damian not only learned English well enough to graduate high school with a 3.8 GPA, he has been admitted to several Cal State schools and UNR. He has worked nearly full time while in school in order to afford living in California after emigrating to the U.S. without his parents.

Timothy Koehler, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
An avid outdoorsman, Timothy will be attending UC Santa Cruz, majoring in Environmental Science with an emphasis in climatology. He wants to incorporate AI in his pursuit to protect the natural resources he has cherished while growing up in Truckee.

Alexa Herrera, $40,000 Ambition Scholarship
Alexa has the resilience and unwavering determination to overcome her circumstances and is committed to community service. She will have the support of the MCF Ambition scholarship to help her achieve her goals at the four-year college of her choice.

Graciella Sophia Martin, $3,500 Ambition Scholarship
With a full ride to Princeton, Graciella just needed a one-time tech grant so we awarded this to her as a special Ambition Scholarship in 2025. Her strengths lie in languages (she speaks four) and public policy. She participated in Model UN, the local Nevada County youth commission, US State Department language study and a Rotary exchange program to France, all while maintaining a 4.5 GPA with 11 APs, taking seven college courses and working 10-plus hours per week throughout school.

• Applicant must be a high school senior enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD).
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0,and plan on attending school in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded.
• Applicant’s family household income will be considered, and tax returns must be provided upon request.
• Extra-curricular activities should be noted, and up to three letters of recommendations from teachers, coaches, employers, etc., will be considered.
• Applicants must embody the ideals and qualities of Denise Martinez: hard work, fair play, kindness and integrity.
• Preference may be given to students who are employees or caddies of Martis Camp, or whose parents are employees of Martis Camp. Preference may also be given to students who play golf on a team or as a pastime. (Preference will be considered after merit and need are assessed and weighed against other applicants.)

• Applicants must be a student from Truckee/North Tahoe high schools.
• Minimum GPA of 3.6.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership, be involved in the community and have extra-curricular activities.
• Applicant’s family household income will be taken into consideration.
• In addition to the personal essay already submitted, the applicant must provide an essay on how they think they can make a difference in the world.
• The scholarship will depend upon the college/university attended. For a California State University (Chico, Sacramento, etc.) they will receive a $30,000 scholarship over four years ($7,500 per year). For a University of California (Cal, Davis, etc.) or one of the top 50 colleges/universities, as ranked by U. S. News and World Reports, they will receive up to $60,000 (not to exceed tuition, room & board) over four years ($15,000 per year).
• Candidates must submit all financial offers previously received. Scholarships will be granted based upon overall financial aid already granted.
• There is no obligation to award funds if suitable candidates are not found.

• Applicants must be a student from Truckee/North Tahoe high schools.
• Minimum GPA of 3.6.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership, be involved in the community and have extra-curricular activities.
• Applicant’s family household income will be taken into consideration.
• In addition to the personal essay already submitted, the applicant must provide an essay on how they think they can make a difference in the world.
• Candidates must submit all financial offers previously received. Scholarships will be granted based upon overall financial aid already granted.
• There is no obligation to award funds if suitable candidates are not found.
  
  

• Applicants must be a student from Truckee/North Tahoe high schools.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership, be involved in the community and have extra-curricular activities.
• Must have a written letter of recommendation from a teacher or member of the clergy.
• Applicant’s family household income will be taken into consideration.
• Candidates must submit all financial offers previously received. Scholarships will be granted based upon overall financial aid already granted.
• There is no obligation to award funds if suitable candidates are not found.
  
  

• Applicants must be a student from Truckee/North Tahoe high schools.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership, be involved in the community and have extra-curricular activities.
• Applicant’s family household income will be taken into consideration.
• Candidates must submit all financial offers previously received. Scholarships will be granted based upon overall financial aid already granted.
• There is no obligation to award funds if suitable candidates are not found.
  
  

• Applicants must be a student from Truckee/North Tahoe high schools.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership, be involved in the community and have extra-curricular activities.
• Applicant’s family household income will be taken into consideration.
• Candidates must submit all financial offers previously received. Scholarships will be granted based upon overall financial aid already granted.
• There is no obligation to award funds if suitable candidates are not found.
  
  

Martis Camp Ambassador Scholarships provide continuing education, trade school and college tuition assistance to eligible Martis Camp Ambassadors (employees). In addition, they provide Pre-K through 12th grade tuition assistance and tutoring awards to eligible dependents of Ambassadors.

Scholarship Applications
You may download Ambassador scholarship applications here:

2025 MCF Ambassador Scholarship Intro • Spanish Translation

2025 Ambassador Continuing Education & Tutoring Award • Spanish Translation

2025 Children of Ambassadors PreK-12th Grade Scholarship • Spanish Translation

2025 Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship • Spanish Translation

Funding
Provided by the Martis Camp Foundation.

Awards
Continuing Education & Tutoring: Up to $3,500 for Ambassadors and their children
PreK-12th Grade Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 per year for children of Ambassadors
College Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 per year for children of Ambassadors

Each Ambassador is limited to a lifetime maximum of $25,000 for scholarship awards.

Cycle
Applications and information are available to all Ambassadors throughout the calendar year. Applications are accepted quarterly with deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

Submitting an Application
Applications may be submitted in English or Spanish. Submit applications either by PDF to mcf@martiscamp.org or by hard copy to the Camp Concierge at the Camp Lodge, in a sealed envelope addressed to MCF Ambassador Scholarship Committee. Applicants are notified within one month of the deadline for the quarter in which they have applied.

2025 Ambassador Scholarships
Thanks to your generous support, we awarded 15 Ambassador Scholarships in 2025!

• Abel for dependent pre-K education
• Michael for dependent pre-K education
• Alisson for continuing education with TMCCC
• Ryan for continuing education with Sierra College
• Devon for continuing education with CSU Chico
• Jaime for continuing education
• Danny for dependent pre-K education
• Stephanie for continuing education with TMCCC
• Ryan for dependent pre-K education
• Angela for continuing education with San Diego State University
• Myles for continuing education with Calif State Univ Monterey Bay
• Lidia for continuing education with Certified Professional Payroll Organization
• Yulissa for continuing education with University of Nevada, Reno
• Damarys for dependent pre-K education
• Brent for sommelier studies

2024 Ambassador Scholarships
Thanks to your generous support, we awarded 24 Ambassador Scholarships in 2024!

• Abel for dependent college studies with Truckee Meadows Community College
• Amy for continuing education with Westminster University
• Christopher for continuing education with SF Baking Institute
• Damarys for continuing education with University of Nevada, Reno
• Damarys for pre-K education
• Jaime for continuing education with UC Davis
• Devon for continuing education with Chico State
• Isabel for continuing education with University of Nevada, Reno
• Jason for continuing education with Cal State University Maritime
• Karen for continuing education with Society of Human Resource Management
• Kate for continuing education with CU Boulder
• Kaylee for continuing education with TMCC
• Luca for continuing education with UC Santa Cruz
• Michael for continuing education with Western Governs University
• Michael for dependent pre-K education
• Nayeli for continuing education with Sapphire Nail & Spa
• Sara for dependent tutoring 
• Sarah for continuing education with National Notary Association
• Shannon for continuing education with Sarah Mae Ives
• Stephanie for continuing education with TMCC
• Tiffany for continuing education with Milan Institute
• Uriel for continuing education with TMCCC
• Will for continuing education with Alpenglow Expeditions
• Yulissa for continuing education with University of Nevada, Reno

• Isabel for continuing education with Truckee Meadows Community College
• Holly for continuing education with Paul Mitchell North Tahoe
• Devon for continuing education with Chico State University
• Amy for continuing education with Westminster University
• Shannon for continuing education with UCLA Extension
• Aiden for continuing education with Loyola Maramount University
• Michael for continuing education with Western Governors University
• Samantha for continuing education with UC Santa Cruz
• Jason for continuing education with Cal State University Maritime
• Ashley for continuing education with Santa Clara University
• Tiffany for continuing education with Milan Institute
• Stephanie for continuing education with Truckee Meadows Community College
• Sara for continuing education with University of Nevada, Reno
• Amanda for continuing education with The Court of Masters Sommeliers
• Brandon for continuing education with The Court of Masters Sommeliers
• Karen for continuing education with National Recreation and Parks Association
• Conor for dependent pre-K and elementary education

• Ashley is finishing up pre-requisites at Truckee Meadows Community College so she can attend a nursing program.
• Jake received scholarships to help his two children attend Tahoe Expedition Academy.
• Amy is continuing her nursing degree at Westminster College.
• Devon is continuing his education at Chico State.
• Jason is continuing his education at Cal Maritime.
• Ember is taking online classes at ASU.
• Lidia received a scholarship for her daughter to attend a private pre-school as well as a scholarship for herself to continue her education at Sierra College.
• Jaime received a certificate from California Association of Community Managers.
• Juan is just one semester away from earning his degree in turfgrass management from Penn State World Campus.
• Stephanie is continuing her education at University of Nevada, Reno.
• Jose received a scholarship for his daughter to take classes at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Linnea is taking classes at the University of Tennessee.
• Uriel is furthering his education at Truckee Meadows Community College.
• Connor received scholarships to help both of his children attend private school.
• Stephanie is continuing her education at Truckee Meadows Community College.
• CJ is taking real estate classes.

• Mike: tuition assistance for attendance at Truckee Meadows Community College
• Abigail: tuition assistance for attendance at San Jose State University
• Juan: tuition assistance for Penn State’s online Turfgrass Management Program
• Devon: tuition assistance for attendance at California State University, Chico
• Jaime: continuing education assistance for certification with the Community Association Institute
• Kathy: school tuition assistance for her daughter
• Mia: tuition assistance for attendance at San Jose State University
• Ethan: tuition assistance for attendance at Sierra College
• Justin: tuition assistance for attendance at Northwest Lineman College
• Lidia: school tuition assistance for her daughter
• Lynn: tuition assistance for both of her daughters to attend medical school
• Nayeli: continuing education assistance to become an aesthetician at International Academy of Style

• Courses eligible for Martis Camp job-related educational assistance are not supported.
• Ambassadors must have been employed by Martis Camp for at least one year and have worked a minimum of 700 hours as of the application deadline. Martis Camp Ambassadors include ambassadors who provide services for Martis Camp Club and Martis Camp Community Association.
• We do not provide support for travel expenses, daycare, extracurricular activities, sports programs, etc.
• For 2025, Ambassadors earning more than a combined household annual gross income of $193,247 are not eligible. Annual gross income is defined as the total of all forms of gross income, prior to deductions, including pre-tax adjustments or deductions, contributions to retirement accounts or cafeteria plans, i.e., social security wages per W-2 form, and includes any self-employment or rental property income.
• Awards are based on financial need (tuition costs, income, size of household or individual circumstances).
• For 7th-12th grade students, academic standing, outstanding achievement and community service are also taken into consideration.
• Candidates must be strongly committed and have in place a well thought-out educational vision (for their dependents if they are applying for funds for them) and complete their goals in a timely manner.
• College scholarships are available to those who are not eligible for the Denise Martinez Scholarship.

• Applications accepted quarterly by March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Applicants are notified within one month of the deadline for the quarter in which they applied.
• The Scholarship Committee will thoroughly review all applications and make recommendations based on need, personal statement, and academic goals.
• Applications for continuing education and tutoring under $1,000 will be considered throughout the year, if funds are available.
• If an urgent need for a child’s tutoring or a continuing education course arises outside the normal, quarterly application deadlines, email mcf@martiscamp.org to inquire if an out-of-cycle application could be considered and explain why it is urgent.
• For college scholarships students will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit a letter to the MCF Board at the end of each school year with description of the most incredible thing they learned that year, as well as the most difficult thing they have had to overcome. Proof of enrollment is also required.
• Awards payable directly to educational institution upon receipt of official tuition statement. Awards do not cover after-school care, extracurricular activities, supplies or transportation costs.