SMITHFIELD, R.I. – (May 21, 2025) 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 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program.
Now in its 28th 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, 19 exceptional students have been awarded $1,500 each throughout Rhode Island to help support their education journeys.
“We are thrilled to support these talented and dedicated students as they continue their education” said Navigant Credit Union President / CEO Kathy Orovitz. “These students’ achievements and contributions to the communities in which they live are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing the positive impacts they will make in their future.”
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. 2025 Navigant Credit Union Scholarship recipients include:
- Alexandre Ramos (Saint Raphael Academy)
- Alyson Dingena Smith (North Smithfield High School)
- Anthony Yan (Cranston West High School)
- Destinee Santos (Lincoln Senior High School)
- Emma Vincent (Ponaganset High School)
- Emmitt Rattey (Bishop Hendricken High School)
- Jillian Russell (Burriville High School)
- John Nicoll (Lincoln High School)
- Joshua Kline (Bishop Hendricken High School)
- Lauren Avedisian (Narragansett High School)
- Lauren Colette (Cumberland High School)
- Luke Grimley (East Providence High School)
- Madeleine Belisle (Mount Saint Charles High School)
- Madelynn Daly (St Mary Academy- Bay View)
- Marcel Reed (East Pennsboro High School)
- Michael Ndimele (The Met)
- Riley McVay (Cumberland High School)
- Sophia Parente (North Smithfield High School)
- Thomas DeDonato (Cumberland High School)
For more information about the scholarship program and how to apply, please visit www.navigantcu.org or email [email protected].
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About Navigant Credit Union
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 more than $3.9 billion in assets, more than 155,000 members and 26 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.
Earning a five-star rating in two consecutive years, Navigant Credit Union is recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best regional banks and credit unions. Navigant Credit Union is consistently ranked Rhode Island’s top credit union by Forbes; among Rhode Island’s Best Places to Work by Providence Business News and as a top mortgage lender by the Providence Journal. Navigant Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA.
Visit www.navigantcu.org to learn more.
