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California Credit Union Foundation awards scholarships to 20 Southern California students

Glendale, CA (June 16, 2026) |

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:

Recipient

School

City

Rosa Ayala

Ramon Cortines Visual and Performing Arts High School

Los Angeles

Kylie Bailey

Iovine and Young Center IDTE Magnet

Carson

Renu Dommeti

Burbank High School

Burbank

Luc Esuibel

West High School

Torrance

Christine Garcia

Mt. San Antonio College

San Dimas

Peace Gbeworo

King Drew Magnet High School

Los Angeles

Anaiyah Harris

Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

Gardena

Nolan Ito

Bishop Montgomery High School

Torrance

Stephanie Ivy

California State University, Fullerton

Glendale

Ashton Johnson

Susan Miller Dorsey High School

Los Angeles

Saela Johnson

King Drew Magnet High School

Carson

Advait Kaimal

Granada Hills Charter High School

Simi Valley

Greta Larson

Culver City High School

Culver City

Noel Marin

San Pedro High School

San Pedro

Jonathan Mcphee

Valencia High School

Valencia

Lucas Oishi

West High School

Torrance

Kenya Okasisi

The SEED School of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles

Anahi Plazola

Palisades Charter High School

Los Angeles

Stephanie Ramos

Grover Cleveland Charter High School

Van Nuys

James Toche

St. Francis High School

San Marino

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

L/R: California Credit Union VP/West LA Branch Manager Richard Cowell presents a California Credit Union Foundation scholarship to Susan Miller Dorsey High School graduate Ashton Johnson, with Susan Miller Dorsey High School Principal Orlando M. Johnson. Ashton will attend Loyola Marymount University studying Business Management in the fall.

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