Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Surpasses $67,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students in 2026

Annual program continues to support college-bound students across Rhode Island and Connecticut.

West Warwick, RI (June 24, 2026) — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation is investing in the next generation of leaders through its 2026 scholarship program, awarding a record $67,500 to 18 students throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut, marking the Foundation’s largest annual scholarship investment to date.

The annual scholarship program recognizes students who have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and personal perseverance. As they prepare to begin the next chapter of their educational journeys, these scholarships provide meaningful financial support while celebrating their accomplishments.

Centreville Bank’s scholarship program includes four key categories, each designed to highlight a different form of excellence:

Emerging Community Leader Scholarship – For students who have made a meaningful impact through volunteerism and civic engagement.
Future Business Leader Scholarship – Supporting students pursuing careers in business, finance, or entrepreneurship.
Robert O. Pare Scholarship – Honoring the legacy of former Centreville Bank President Robert O. Pare by rewarding leadership and academic excellence.
Children of Bank Employees Scholarship – Providing support to students whose parents or guardians are part of the Centreville Bank family.

"Education has the power to open doors, create opportunities, and strengthen communities," said Paola Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Community Development Officer at Centreville Bank. "This year's scholarship recipients have demonstrated exceptional determination, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We are proud to invest in their futures and look forward to seeing the contributions they will make in their colleges, careers, and communities."

2026 Centreville Bank Scholarship Recipients

Emerging Community Leader – $5,000 Each

Jaylene Le – Tufts University, Toll Gate High School (RI)

Katherine Guiot – Albertus Magnus College, Coventry High School (RI)

Danicah Xavier – University of New Haven, William E. Tolman High School (RI)

Future Business Leader – $5,000 Each

Kai Gordon – University of Florida, Robert E. Fitch High School (CT)

Ariana Gutierrez Duran – University of Connecticut, Ledyard High School (CT)

Kinnick Campbell – University of Connecticut, Norwich Free Academy (CT)

Robert O. Pare – $5,000 Each

Roukia Abdel – Community College of Rhode Island, Charles E Shea High School (RI)

Addison Jane Richter – George Washington University, Wheeler High School (CT)

Miranda Musumeci – Community College Rhode Island, Coventry High School (RI)

Children of Bank Employees – $2,500 Each

Sabrina Buddock – University of Rhode Island, Coventry High School (RI)

Kaitlyn Foley – Salve Regina University, The Prout School (RI)

Lia Fernandez – Rhode Island College, Cranston High School East (RI)

Noelia Reed – CT State Community College, Tourtellotte Memorial High School (CT)
Anjani Deonarine – Johnson & Wales University, East Greenwich High School (RI)
Walter John Okoney IV – Wentworth Institute of Technology, Killingly High School (CT)

Avery Gallagher – University of Connecticut, Woodstock Academy (CT)

Jasmine Loiselle – Quinebaug Valley Community College, Plainfield High School (CT)

Connor Helm – University of Tampa, Barrington High School (RI)

This record scholarship investment reflects the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation’s ongoing commitment to helping students pursue higher education and build brighter futures across the region.

About The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation

The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation was established as a nonprofit charitable organization in 2008 by the Board of Trustees to further the philanthropic mission of Centreville Bank. The Foundation strives to support local community-based organizations tackling the most significant challenges and helping to meet the needs of underserved populations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Grants are considered on a quarterly basis focusing on the following priority areas: education success, economic security, and capacity building. For more information, please visit www.centrevillebank.com/Community.

About Centreville Bank

Founded in 1828 and headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, Centreville Bank is a full-service mutual bank with over $3 billion in assets and 25 locations throughout Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut. Centreville understands the unique financial needs of individuals, families and businesses and offers a wide range of personal banking and commercial banking products and services including checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, mortgages, business loans and more. Centreville is committed to its employees and the communities it serves, always striving to help people make progress and achieve their financial goals. That is progress on purpose. Visit centrevillebank.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, or come into a branch or office to learn more.