The TCU Community Impact Scholarship program has awarded more than $637,000 to over 400 students since it was established 21 years ago, reinforcing the credit union’s ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through education and civic engagement.
“We are honored 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 2025 winners are:
Alameda County
Meilani Abraham — Saint Mary's College High School
Contra Costa County
Matthew Guerrero — Hercules High School
Samantha Johnson — College Park High School
Brandon Ong — Clayton Valley Charter High School
Kadon Liang — California High School
Natalie Szumlas — Pinole Valley High School
Merced County
Abby Fernandez — El Capitan High School
Fiona Kutcher — Buhach Colony High School
Rossy Campos — Moreno Golden Valley High School
Brian Salcedo — Atwater High School
Napa County
Lena Palazzolo — Justin-Siena High School
Sacramento County
Alexis Schmidt — West Park High School
Solano County
Nathan Bloom — Dixon High School
Manny Chizer — Armijo High School
Olivia Kuch — Vacaville Christian High School
Maya Chakraverty — Benicia High School
Kristian Baisac — Fairfield High School
Hannah Trinh — Will C. Wood High School
Jenna Cole — Vacaville High School
Noah Guerra — Vanden High School
The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors 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.
The scholarship program was established in 2004 and was initially named after Mary Keith Duff, the first woman to serve on TCU’s board of directors and who believed in the credit union’s positive influence in the local community.
For more information about Travis Credit Union and its services, please visit traviscu.org.
About Travis Credit Union
Travis Credit Union (TCU), based in Vacaville, Calif., has been recognized at the federal, state and local levels for its longstanding financial education and financial advocacy efforts. In 2024, TCU was named as a Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek. It has also selected as a Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes and has also earned the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year award. Founded in 1951 on Travis Air Force Base, TCU today serves 12 Northern California counties. It is the twelfth largest credit union in California, with 250,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Learn more about our mission at traviscu.org.
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Travis Credit Union
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