Metro Credit Union

CHELSEA, MA – August 28, 2026 — Metro Credit Union, the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program. Eighteen exceptional local students have been awarded scholarships to support their pursuit of higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Metro's annual Scholarship Program recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to their communities. To be eligible, applicants must be Metro members or have a parent or guardian who is a member, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to attend an accredited undergraduate or vocational-technical institution during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to help offset tuition and other educational expenses. Since the program's inception in 2018, Metro has awarded more than $128,000 in scholarships, in addition to supporting other college savings initiatives and scholarship sponsorships.

"We're proud to recognize these exceptional students and support them as they pursue their educational goals," said Robert Cashman, President and CEO, Metro Credit Union. "Their achievements, leadership, and dedication to their communities are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish."

Recipients were selected based on a comprehensive review of academic performance, leadership experience, work history, personal essays outlining educational and career goals, unique personal or family circumstances, and letters of recommendation. The 2026 recipients include:

Yarisa Aquino, Lynn

Madison Bletzer, Chelsea

Aaron Colombo, Lynn

Madisyn De Souza Mason, Methuen

Olivia DiRienzo, Burlington

Samara Dosch, Marblehead

Sofia Ferreira, Melrose

Yulianna Flores, Lynn

Casidy Galdamez, Lynn

Madison Giesta, Medford

Hannah Guzman, Lynn

Saniyah Hicks-Murray, East Boston

Stefanos Loris, Danvers

Jose Guzman Mariano, Lynn

Nicholas Morabito, Peabody

Gemma Murphy, Salem

Liz Ramirez, Lawrence

Jocelyn Tavico, Chelsea

These students will be attending colleges and universities across the country, including College of the Holy Cross, Northeastern University, and Villanova University, among other institutions, as they pursue their academic and professional goals.

In addition to the main scholarship program, Metro awards scholarships to graduating seniors who completed the banking program at its student-run branch located at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

Metro is also a proud supporter of La Vida Scholars, a college-readiness initiative that provides financial and academic resources to high-achieving students from Lynn and Chelsea, helping them pursue higher education opportunities.

For more information about Metro Credit Union's Scholarship Program, visit MetroCU.org/scholarships.

About Metro Credit Union

Metro Credit Union is the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, with $3.2 billion in assets. Metro provides a full range of financial products to more than 200,000 members in Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties in Massachusetts, and Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. Metro is the credit union of choice for employees at over 1,200 companies through its Metro@work program.

Founded in 1926, Metro currently operates branch offices in Boston, Burlington, Chelsea, Dorchester, Framingham, Lawrence, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Peabody, Reading, Salem, Tewksbury, and West Roxbury. Metro is also a Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) designated credit union, an honor given to financial institutions for their commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers. Metro was recently named among the most charitable companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal; voted Top Credit Union in Banker & Tradesman's Best of 2025 awards and recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek. In 2026, Metro proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service and commitment to the communities it serves. Learn more at MetroCU.org.