Edgewood, MD (June 10, 2026) |
APG Federal Credit Union (APGFCU®), a trusted partner and growing credit union serving Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties, recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Awards Program. This year, the credit union awarded $75,000 in scholarships, providing $2,500 each to 30 local students and adult learners graduating from high school or continuing their education.
Now in its 29th year, to date, APGFCU’s annual scholarship program has now awarded more than $735,000 to 451 local students, helping pave the way for their educational success.
“At the heart of our credit union’s mission is a commitment to empower our members, enrich lives, and lead with purpose in the communities we serve,” said Becky Smith, president and CEO of APGFCU. “As the cost of education continues to rise, our annual scholarship program is increasingly important. Education opens doors. We’re proud to help local students move closer to achieving their dreams.”
Scholarship applications were accepted through APGFCU’s website from January 2 to February 15, 2026. The following winners were selected based on original essay, photo or video submissions that explored a meaningful financial lesson, how it shaped their mindset or habits, and how they plan to apply that knowledge to build a stronger future for themselves and their communities:
2026 Graduating High School Scholarship Winners
- Nora Acerno – Homeschool
- Maeve Acerno – Homeschool
- Tsambika Avgerinos – Eastern Technical High School
- Alexis Blackiston-Jerrell – Lansdowne High School
- Amaris Burton – Bel Air High School
- Roman Davis – Havre de Grace High School
- Lelah Dowe – Joppatowne High School
- Sarah Fatkin – Bel Air High School
- Alnita Fofanah – Elkton High School
- Kayla Hayden – Havre de Grace High School
- Caroline Holmes – The John Carroll School
- Eleanor Kansler – Bel Air High School
- Aiden Knapp – Harford Technical High School
- Tyler Loss – Perryville High School
- Shae McCloskey – Harford Technical High School
- Marquis Mingle – The John Carroll School
- Thomas Mulkern – North East High School
- Dylan Nixon – Patterson Mill High School
- Olivia O’Connor – Harford Technical High School
- Lawrence Shaw Jr. – Harford Technical High School
- Ashley Ungarten – North East High School
- Abigail Wilson – Bohemia Manor High School
2026 Continuing Education Scholarship Winners
- Cameron Grant – Loyola University
- Olivia Kobb – Towson University
- Natasha Newson – Western Governors University
- Madelyn Pomeroy – West Virginia University
- William Rase – Cecil College
- Ariana Smith – Morgan State University
- Lemmella Walston – University of Baltimore
- Margaret Wang – University of Maryland College Park
APGFCU honored each recipient at the credit union’s 88th Annual Member Meeting. Held virtually on April 23, 2026, the meeting reflected on nearly nine decades of shared progress, community partnership and collective momentum for APGFCU.
During the meeting, Board Chairman Donald J. Burnett, COL (Ret.), highlighted the credit union’s performance in 2025 and outlined priorities guiding the year ahead. In 2025, APGFCU surpassed $2.4 billion in assets and grew to more than 182,000 members, reinforcing its role as a trusted financial partner for families across the region and its standing as the fourth-largest credit union in Maryland.
The event also included the announcement of the Board of Directors election results, with members electing Donald Burnett, Emanuel Hatton, and Tim Sherwood to serve three-year terms.
As part of its continued commitment to the community, APGFCU remains a leader in financial education across Baltimore, empowering members with the skills to manage money confidently and make smart financial decisions. For more information about APGFCU’s financial education initiatives and scholarships, visit apgfcu.com.