SAN DIEGO – North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) and North Island Credit Union are again partnering to offer scholarships and financial literacy programming to college-bound female students of African American descent in North County San Diego.
In the sixth year of the partnership, four $1,000 NCAAWA/North Island Credit Union scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, current ROP, trade school, college and/or graduate students in Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Dieguito, San Marcos and Vista. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education, the organizations said.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with NCAAWA and support programs that expand access to education and opportunity for young women in our community,” North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell said in a statement. “These scholarships and financial literacy initiatives reflect our shared commitment to empowering students with the resources and knowledge they need to pursue their goals and build a strong financial future.”
In addition to the North Island Credit Union scholarships, NCAAWA is providing multiple scholarship programs to qualified North County students. Applications and more information about all NCAAWA scholarships can be found at ncaawa.org/scholarships.
Online applications will be accepted through March 31, 2026.
Added NCAAWA Scholarship Committee Chair Kafi Swaniker in a statement, “NCAAWA is so grateful to North Island Credit Union for continued partnership and for providing four much needed scholarships to students to pursue their education.”
The two organizations said they are also partnering to provide financial literacy training for upper class high school girls in NCAAWA’s Global Ambassadors Mentoring Program. The program empowers young women with leadership skills, understanding in-depth financial literacy and global issues that impact their social and career mobility. North Island Credit Union is providing participants with interactive financial programs and mentoring to teach budgeting, money management, savings, and practical financial life skills, among other topics.
