Including 7 Contra Costa recipients
By Kristin Schaeffer, Piccadilly
VACAVILLE, Calif. — Travis Credit Union (TCU) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Scholarship. In recognition of their academic achievements and dedication to community service, 20 Northern California graduating high school seniors, with seven in Contra Costa County, will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their college education.
The TCU Community Impact Scholarship program has awarded more than $677,000 to over 400 students since it was established 22 years ago, reinforcing the credit union’s ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through education and civic engagement.
“We are proud to support these outstanding students as they embark on their next chapter,” said Kevin Miller, president and CEO of Travis Credit Union. “Their hard work, resilience and passion for giving back to their communities truly embody the spirit of Travis Credit Union’s Community Impact Scholarship.”
The 2026 winners are:
Contra Costa County
Preet Singh – Hercules High School
Gabrielle Love – Ygnacio Valley High School – Concord
Mia Garcia Arce – Concord High School
Mary Sakshita Reddy Yeruva – California High School – San Ramon
Lola Abdugapparov – Middle College High School – San Pablo
Javier Gutierrez – El Cerrito High School
Saira Trehan – Monte Vista High School – Danville
Solano County
Jamison Abrenica – Dixon High School
Taylor Connelley – Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Anika Jadhav – Benicia High School
Daniel Gonzalez – Fairfield High School
Mary Alyssa Glaiza Nuñez – Will C. Wood High School
Isabella McNelis – Vacaville High School
Jadyn Voorwinden – Vanden High School
Emily Sanchez – Armijo High School
Napa County
Hunter Knight – Napa High School
Yolo County
Aidan Rieger – Davis Senior High School
Mia Borges – Winters High School
Merced County
Colette Collins – El Capitan High School
Owen Reed – Atwater High School
The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are credit union members and pursuing higher education. The money may be applied toward tuition, supplies or other costs associated with attending college. Each winner was required to submit a completed application, a certified high school transcript and a written or recorded personal statement describing their background, academic goals and post-college plans.
For more information about Travis Credit Union and its services, please visit www.traviscu.org.
About Travis Credit Union
Since 1951, Travis Credit Union focuses on improving the lives of our members. As a full-service financial institution, TCU helps members reach financial goals as their trusted local partner throughout their financial journey. Today, TCU is the 12th largest credit union in California, with 270,000 members and $5 billion in assets. We use financial strength to champion financial education and advocacy, earning recognition at the national, state and local levels. This includes being certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, being named one of Newsweek’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2025, U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year, and one of Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union.
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