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SCBT Awards Gross New Record Total for Scholarships June 19, 2025 - For the third consecutive year, the South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony has grossed record proceeds on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Ten standout organizations… ... Read More
Foundation Celebrates Student Awardees at Ceremonies May 30, 2025 - The Scholarship Foundation honored hundreds of area students at consecutive awards ceremonies this week. More than 650 people attended the Foundation’s South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 28 at… ... Read More

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Jul 11

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Program advisor extraordinaire Jose Olvera led a workshop on financial aid and college accessibility for the benefit of local high school students earlier this week. The presentation was the first under a new Scholarship Foundation partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Our program advisors are working it this summer!

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Jul 9

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We are proud to spotlight Alan Diaz-Ramirez, one of our hardworking North County program advisors. Based at our Santa Maria office along with the equally energetic Jose Olvera, Alan helps community members apply for and accept college financial aid. Contact him today at 805-687-6065.

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Jul 7

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At last, some photos from the 2025 South Coast Business and Technology Awards ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/4ehkdkad. Our thanks once again to this year's sponsors, including Montecito Bank & Trust, AppFolio, Cooley, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, Cal State Channel Islands, Cox Business, JPMorganChase, and Raymond James. Pictured here is the team from Rising Star honoree Intake Breathing, which was a director-level sponsor. Congrats once more to all this year's awardees!

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Jul 4

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As we prepare to celebrate our nation's birth, we would like to pause and salute the many generous supporters who make our work possible. Thank you for making a profound difference in the lives of students and parents in our community. Wishing our friends and neighbors up and down the coast a very happy July 4th!

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Jul 1

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The Scholarship Foundation has a new Board chair. Meet the very impressive Pamela Gann. A legal scholar and former college administrator with broad experience in higher education, public affairs, and international relations, Pam joined our Board 2018. We look forward to working with her!

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Jun 26

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The Scholarship Foundation seeks an organized, outgoing individual to serve as a South County Program Advisor. Based in Santa Barbara, the incumbent will conduct student outreach and advising activities as directed by the Chief Programs Officer. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. A complete job description and application instructions are available on our website, www.sbscholarship.org/careers/

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Jun 23

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We were pleased to be part of Casa Dorinda's annual scholarship awards ceremony on June 18. The Scholarship Foundation has administered the Casa Dorinda Scholarship Fund since its establishment in 1997. This year, the fund will award 45 scholarships totaling a record $217,000! We congratulate the recipients and the residents of Casa Dorinda!

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Jun 19

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For the third consecutive year, the South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony has grossed record proceeds on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation. You can read all about it on our website, www.sbscholarship.org. Our thanks to this year's sponsors. We very much appreciate the support of our local business community!!

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Jun 18

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What a night! Last evening's South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony at the Hilton Beachfront Resort was a tremendous success. Congratulations once again to this year's honorees: Bob Johnson (Pioneer Award), Elings Park (Excellence in Service), LogicMonitor (Company of the Year), Georges and Nicole Bitar (Executives of the Year), David Langan and Gabe Dominocielo (Entrepreneurs of the Year), and Cadense, Intake Breathing, and Live Data Technologies (Rising Stars). Pictured here with the event's superb emcees Matt Rowe and Janet Garufis (center) are Scholarship Foundation Board chair Danna McGrew (left) and Foundation President and CEO Melinda Cabrera.

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Jun 17

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Today is the day! The 2025 South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony will take place this evening at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Since 2001, this annual celebration of local business success and innovation has benefited the Scholarship Foundation!

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Jun 12

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One of many great photos taken at this year's awards ceremonies. More to come!

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Jun 5

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The Scholarship Foundation is on the lookout for motivated and career-oriented individual to serve as Programs Assistant. The incumbent will support the daily operation of the organization’s Programs Department and assist in all stages of the scholarship award process. This is a part-time (30 hours per week) position based at the Foundation’s Santa Barbara office. A complete job description and application instructions are available at our website: www.sbscholarship.org.

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Jun 2

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The Scholarship Foundation's flags are flying in all their glory over State Street in downtown Santa Barbara!

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May 30

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The Scholarship Foundation honored hundreds of area students at consecutive awards ceremonies this week. More than 650 people attended the Foundation’s South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 28 at the Courthouse Sunken Garden in Santa Barbara, and more than 750 people attended its North County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 29 at the Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center. The annual events recognize new and returning Scholarship Foundation recipients. Attendees at each ceremony included students, parents, educators, and community leaders.

“Meeting our recipients and their families at these ceremonies is always an incredibly moving experience. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with them, and we are exceedingly grateful for the generous community support that enables us to award these scholarships,” said Foundation President and CEO Melinda Cabrera.

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May 29

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Today we will celebrate our deserving North County recipients! Our 2025 North County Scholarship Awards Ceremony will take place at the Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center starting at 3:30. Please join us!!

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May 28

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This year's South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony will take place TODAY at the Courthouse Sunken Garden starting at 3:30. We look forward to celebrating our deserving 2025 recipients with family and community supporters. See you there!

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May 21

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Once again, Scholarship Foundation President and CEO Melinda Cabrera has said it best: "This is cause for celebration." The Foundation has just awarded college scholarships totaling more than $7.7 million to 2,125 students countywide – nearly $600,000 more than in 2024!

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May 19

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Rotary Club of Goleta President Patty Evans (second from right) personally delivered a donation for the club's scholarship fund on Thursday afternoon. Also pictured (from left): SFSB Development Director LynnRae Dunn, SFSB President & CEO Melinda Cabrera, and SFSB Associate Development Director Nicole Jones. We are proud to partner with this fine organization on behalf of area students!

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May 16

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Our heartfelt congratulations to this year's awardees! We salute you and the parents and educators who have inspired your success!

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May 12

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Just three days away!

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