California Credit Union Foundation Awards Scholarships to 20 Southern California Students
PR Newswire
GLENDALE, Calif., June 16, 2026
GLENDALE, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union Foundation has awarded 20 $1,000 scholarships to students in Los Angeles and Orange counties through its annual College Scholarship Program. The program recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and a strong commitment to serving their communities.
"Each year, we're inspired by the drive and purpose these students bring to their education and their communities," said California Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford. "They're not only pursuing their own goals, but also making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We're proud to support their continued success and the positive impact they will have in the years ahead."The 2026 scholarship recipients include:RecipientSchoolCityRosa Ayala Ramon Cortines Visual and Performing Arts High SchoolLos AngelesKylie BaileyIovine and Young Center IDTE MagnetCarsonRenu DommetiBurbank High SchoolBurbankLuc EsuibelWest High SchoolTorranceChristine Garcia Mt. San Antonio CollegeSan DimasPeace GbeworoKing Drew Magnet High SchoolLos AngelesAnaiyah HarrisDr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyGardenaNolan ItoBishop Montgomery High SchoolTorranceStephanie IvyCalifornia State University, FullertonGlendaleAshton JohnsonSusan Miller Dorsey High SchoolLos AngelesSaela JohnsonKing Drew Magnet High SchoolCarsonAdvait KaimalGranada Hills Charter High SchoolSimi ValleyGreta LarsonCulver City High SchoolCulver CityNoel MarinSan Pedro High SchoolSan PedroJonathan McpheeValencia High SchoolValenciaLucas OishiWest High SchoolTorranceKenya OkasisiThe SEED School of Los Angeles CountyLos AngelesAnahi PlazolaPalisades Charter High SchoolLos AngelesStephanie RamosGrover Cleveland Charter High SchoolVan NuysJames TocheSt. Francis High SchoolSan MarinoThe Foundation's Annual College Scholarship program was created by the credit union in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within its local communities. Since the creation of the program, more than $485,000 in scholarships have been awarded to students across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and Ventura counties.About California Credit Union FoundationCalifornia Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that serves as the philanthropic arm of California Credit Union. California Credit Union is a federally chartered full-service credit union founded in 1933 with assets of nearly $5.4 billion, over 200,000 members and 25 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 & 2025, California Credit Union membership is available to community members and businesses nationwide. The Foundation works to strengthen the financial well-being of our communities by providing targeted resources to non-profit partners creating meaningful change across the credit union's service areas. California Credit Union funds all administrative costs of the Foundation, enabling it to return 100% of donations back into community programs. California Federal Credit Union operates as California Credit Union. Please visit ccu.com/foundation to learn more or make a tax-deductible donation, or follow the Foundation on Instagram® @ccufoundation.
