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North Island Credit Union Foundation awards scholarships to 10 San Diego County students

San Diego, CA (May 29, 2026) |

North Island Credit Union Foundation has awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to students across San Diego County through its annual College Scholarship Program. The recipients were honored during a special ceremony held at North Island Credit Union headquarters in San Diego, where students and their families gathered to celebrate their accomplishments. Recipients were selected based on their academic achievement, leadership and meaningful involvement in their communities.

“Each year, we’re inspired by the drive and purpose these students bring to their education and their communities,” said North Island 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:

Recipient

 

School

 

City

 

Kiannareese Antoine

 

Southwestern College

 

Chula Vista

 

Reese Chagala

 

San Marcos High School

 

San Marcos

 

Natalia Da Silva

 

Scripps Ranch High School

 

San Diego

 

Brandon Dunaway

 

University City High School

 

San Diego

 

Ariana Heninger

 

Granite Hills High School

 

El Cajon

 

Grace Lee

 

Eastlake High School

 

Chula Vista

 

Asya Mustafa

 

City Height Preparatory Charter School

 

San Diego

 

Layla Rashid

 

Canyon Crest Academy

 

San Diego

 

Emily Rivas

 

Concordia University Irvine

 

San Diego

 

Lariza Sabaga

 

Southwestern College

 

San Diego

The 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 San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.

2026 North Island Credit Union Foundation scholarship recipients were honored at a celebratory reception at North Island Credit Union on May 27, 2026. L-R: Reese Chagala, San Marcos High School; Asya Mustafa, City Height Preparatory Charter School; Layla Rashid, Canyon Crest Academy; Ariana Heninger, Granite Hills High School; Natalia Da Silva, Scripps Ranch High School; Lariza Sabaga, Southwestern College; Emily Rivas, Concordia University; Kiannareese Antoine, Southwestern College; and North Island Credit Union Senior School & Community Development Officer Shadi Poustchi.
 

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