How do scholarships from the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara work?
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara administers five large, individual scholarship programs, each having several awards available. Scholarships are awarded on an academic yearly basis. Funding is granted each year for the fall-spring academic year (this excludes summer sessions). Students must apply each year that they wish to be considered for funding.
I’m an adult and/or re-entry student. Is there an age limit to apply?
No! All applicants must meet our General Eligibility Requirements, but there is no age limit to apply.
I can’t figure out how to upload my document. Can I email it? Can I mail it?
No. The only method of submitting documentation of any kind to the Scholarship Foundation is via your online application portal, hosted by Kaleidoscope. Documents received in-office or via email will not be reviewed.
My college isn’t listed in the dropdown menu. How can I proceed?
Email [email protected] with the following information: your full name, the full name of your college, and the FAFSA school code for your college. Follow this link to help you find your school code: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/colleges. In your application account, temporarily select College Not Found from the dropdown menu so the task will appear as “Complete.” Once we receive your email, your college may be added to our database and may be available as an option for future forms if eligible.
I don’t have my transcript/personal statement completed. Can I submit it after the application deadline?
No! Due to the nature of the electronic application, you will be unable to submit your application until it is complete in its entirety. Your option to “Submit” your application will be unavailable until all tasks are finished. Do not wait until the final days before the deadline to attempt to submit your application – you may find that there are tasks yet to be complete.
Do I have to fill out a financial aid application?
Yes. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara requires all applicants to demonstrate financial need by submitting a Financial Aid Submission Summary. To obtain this document, you must complete either the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the California Dream Act Application, depending on your eligibility. Once you receive your Financial Aid Submission Summary, you must upload it to your scholarship application. No exceptions will be made.
Has my application been submitted?
To confirm that your application has been successfully submitted, log in to your Scholarship Foundation application portal (https://www.mykaleidoscope.com/for-applicants/). Click on Applications. This will allow you to track your application or complete any remaining tasks. This will also allow you to see if your application has been submitted. Please note: Sometimes the application status may appear hidden or delayed in updating. If you do not see the “Submitted” label right away, please allow some time and refresh your portal. If the status still hasn’t updated after a reasonable period, feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions.
When and how will I find out if I received an award?
Scholarship award notifications are sent via email on May 15 each year. Regardless of whether or not you have been awarded, you will be notified at the email associated with your online Scholarship Foundation account.
