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:
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Recipient |
School |
City |
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Kiannareese Antoine |
Southwestern College |
Chula Vista |
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Reese Chagala |
San Marcos High School |
San Marcos |
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Natalia Da Silva |
Scripps Ranch High School |
San Diego |
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Brandon Dunaway |
University City High School |
San Diego |
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Ariana Heninger |
Granite Hills High School |
El Cajon |
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Grace Lee |
Eastlake High School |
Chula Vista |
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Asya Mustafa |
City Height Preparatory Charter School |
San Diego |
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Layla Rashid |
Canyon Crest Academy |
San Diego |
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Emily Rivas |
Concordia University Irvine |
San Diego |
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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.
