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.
Continue ReadingL/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.
"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.
About California Credit Union Foundation
California 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.
SOURCE California Credit Union