Luis Caloca
May 4, 2026
HBA Awards More Than $40,000 in Scholarships to Idaho Students Through the Ongoing Success of the Jalapeño Open Fundraiser
The Hispanic Business Association (HBA) is proud to announce its 2026 Richard G. Cortez Scholarship recipients.
Each year, the HBA raises scholarship funds through its primary fundraising event, the Jalapeño Open. This annual tournament is made possible through the leadership and dedication of Ken Cortez, his team at Metalcraft, Inc., and the many volunteers who contribute to its continued success. Sponsorship opportunities for the tournament are currently available at https://jalapenoopen.afrogs.org/#/tickets/event.
This year marks another significant milestone for the organization as it awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to students across Idaho.
The award recipients are as follows:
High School | |
Aiden Trejo | Kuna High School |
Alexa Garcia Guzman | Skyview High School |
Alexa Loa | Parma High School |
Ana Quebrado | Marsing High School |
Azzarel Martinez | Mackay High School |
Daniel Olivarez | Blackfoot High School |
Edgar Jimenez | Parma High School |
Ehmy Lozano | Centennial High School |
Hailey Munoz | Blackfoot High School |
Horacio Hernandez Jimenez | Vallivue High School |
Jeffry Morales Suasnabar | Renaissance High School |
Joanna Tapia | Kuna High School |
Justin Vazquez | Timberline High School |
Manuali Manzano | Borah Senior High School |
Oscar Marquez | Weiser High School |
Sarah Reveles | Nampa High School |
Valeria Martinez | Parma High School |
Zeidy Reynaga | Glenns Ferry High School |
College | |
Cynthia Colis | Boise State University |
Fernanda Guillen Mota | Boise State University |
Gladys Rangel | Boise State University |
Jackie Cisneros Moncada | Boise State University |
Jolette Peralta | University Of Idaho |
Kaytlin Leija | University of Idaho |
Leonardo Sanchez | Boise State University |
Makenna Nelson | Brigham Young University - Idaho |
Richard Gonzales | The College of Idaho |
Sherlyn Rueda | Northwest Nazarene University |
Zaydit Flores Cruz | The College of Idaho |
Graduate School | |
Samantha Guerrero | Boise State University |
Wilver Coria | Boise State University |