Jovia Financial Credit Union, ranked among the nation’s top 100 credit unions and a leading financial institution on Long Island, announced it has awarded $120,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to supporting educational achievement and helping students build brighter futures.

The scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors and college students who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to their educational and professional goals.

For more than 30 years, Jovia has invested in local students through scholarship programs designed to help ease the financial burden of higher education while recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of future leaders.

“At Jovia, we believe education is one of the most powerful investments a person can make in their future,” said Trish Graffigino, Vice President, Marketing, Jovia Financial Credit Union. “These scholarships recognize the dedication and achievements of exceptional students throughout our communities, and we are proud to support them as they pursue their academic and career aspirations.”

The scholarship program reflects Jovia's broader commitment to financial empowerment and community development. By helping students offset educational expenses, the credit union aims to create opportunities for long-term success while encouraging the next generation of leaders, professionals, and community advocates.

2026 Jovia Scholarship Recipients
High School Scholarships
•    Aleena Zeejah, Oceanside 
•    Alex Kelleher, Pearl River 
•    AnnaBelle Deaner, Melville
•    Avamarie McComb, Saint James
•    Bailey Corcoran, Deer Park 
•    Diana Balsamo, Bay Shore 
•    Dolce Rehbein, New York City
•    Eyal Englender, New Hyde Park 
•    Hazel Kaminsky, New York City
•    Jack Ciccamarro, Merrick
•    Julianna Gualtiere, Levittown
•    Ken’Or Gayle, Baldwin 
•    Luke Buck, Port Jefferson Station
•    Maeve Going, Westbury
•    Matthew Kind, Seaford 
•    Sanai Straker, Laurelton
•    Shawn Lim, Syosset 
•    Sophia Paduano, Deer Park 
•    William Herbert, Farmingdale 
•    Zavier Yee, Albertson

College Scholarships
•    Aashir Merchant, Syosset
•    Anna Rohring, Commack
•    Arianna Rogers, Baldwin
•    Camille Psaltos, Port Washington
•    Danielle McLean-Collins, Cambria Heights
•    Evan Liao, New Hyde Park
•    Isabella Chang, Roslyn Heights
•    Isabelle Menjivar, Freeport
•    Jayden Shum, Syosset
•    Jenna Tyler, West Islip
•    Kevin Byrne, Garden City
•    Lauren Elwood, Babylon
•    Lucas Marotta, Massapequa
•    Lucine Ciamician, Manhasset
•    Noah Wachsman, Wellington, FL
•    Peter Grande, Forest Hills
•    Samantha Wisniewski, Farmington CT
•    Samaya Lindo, Baldwin
•    Skyla Marchesi, Wantagh
•    Victoria Underwood, Freeport