California Credit Union Foundation Awards Scholarships to 20 Southern California Students

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Jun 16, 2026, 11:18 ET

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.

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.

"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