SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Mayo 7th, 2026) – As part of its ongoing dedication to investing in the future of Rhode Island’s community through education, Navigant Credit Union is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual scholarship program.
Now in its 29th year, the annual Navigant Credit Union Scholarship Program recognizes local high school seniors who exhibit exemplary academic achievement, teamwork and community involvement over the course of their high school careers. This year, 22 exceptional students throughout Rhode Island have been awarded $1,500 each to help support their education journeys.
“It’s with great pride that we recognize these students for their exceptional academic achievement and dedication to the communities they live in,” said Navigant Credit Union President / CEO Kathy Orovitz. “We are grateful to these future leaders for demonstrating such a steadfast commitment to excellence and are proud to support them along their path to financial and educational success.”
This year’s scholarship recipients were selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates, and each demonstrated academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community involvement/work experience and financial need. 2026 Navigant Credit Union Scholarship recipients include:
- Alexis Boudreau
- Alyson Yuszczak
- Anna Longpre
- Brayden Peasley
- Brooke Ciancaglini
- Catarina Carvalho
- Davis Corvello
- Donovan Conway
- Elizabeth Ricci
- Emma Cabral
- Emma Hurley
- Jonathan Kamborian
- Kaitlyn Samek
- Katherine Abbott
- Lauren Silva
- Leo Picard
- Molly Enestvedt
- Nataly Gonzalez
- Nirupama Bhatt
- Samantha Floor
- Sophie Rizzo
- Tyler Guilfoyle
For more information about the scholarship program and how to apply, please visit www.navigantcu.org.
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Based in Smithfield, R.I., Navigant Credit Union is the longest-operating member-owned credit union in Rhode Island. Since its founding in 1915, Navigant Credit Union has been dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled financial products and services while working every day to improve the financial well-being of the families, businesses, and communities it serves across Rhode Island. With over $4 billion in assets, more than 165,000 members and 25 physical branch locations, Navigant Credit Union is the oldest and largest credit union in Rhode Island and among the state’s strongest and most trusted financial institutions.
Navigant Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best regional banks and credit unions for three consecutive years and is consistently ranked Rhode Island’s top credit union by Forbes; among Rhode Island’s Fastest Growing + Innovative Companies by Providence Business News and as a top mortgage lender by the Providence Journal. Navigant Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.
