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Charles Schwab Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Name 2026 Money Matters Ambassador and Scholarship Recipients

  • Charles Schwab Foundation & Boys & Girls Clubs of America named Carol L. the 2026 Money Matters Ambassador for her leadership, academic achievement, & commitment to financial literacy.
  • Carol, a Balboa High School graduate & first-generation college student attending UC Berkeley, will serve as a national advocate for teen financial education.
  • The 2026 Ambassador receives a $10,000 scholarship & uses her platform to promote financial confidence among youth.
  • Since 2004, the Money Matters program has reached over 1.2 million teens through the partnership between the Charles Schwab Foundation & Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • Carol applied financial skills from the program to fund coursework & Advanced Placement exams using internship income, raising over $6,000 for community causes.
  • Four additional finalists—Aaron, Benjamin, Enrique, & Idimiawa—each received $5,000 scholarships for their achievements in the program.
  • Since its launch in 2004, the Ambassador scholarship program has awarded over $760,000 to 360 students to support their education & career training.
  • The program helps teens build practical skills for real-world decisions, including managing first paychecks & planning for college.