Avoiding Summer Melt

Across the country, 10–40% of seemingly college-intending students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, fail to enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. This phenomenon is known as summer melt . These students have completed key college-going steps, such... Read More

SFSB’s Newest Honorary Board Member

SFSB’s Newest Honorary Board Member

Following her 22 years of service on its Board of Directors, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has elected Maryan Schall to its Honorary Board. This distinction has been awarded to just five other past directors...

Caitlin

"I feel so blessed that I can now work at the very hospital I was born in. I am honored to be able to give back to our community and to help welcome new life into the world because of my education...

Our Students Say it Best

Our Students Say it Best

Some of our students put into words what it means to have financial aid support from the community...

Timothy

Timothy

Timothy says, “As a young man growing up in Goleta, I truly never dreamed that I would be given such amazing opportunities in life. Somewhere along the way, someone in Santa Barbara believed in me, and I want to thank them... Read More