From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

Despite the efforts of lawmakers to legislate a course correction, the U.S. Department of Education continues to struggle with a key financial aid form. In July, bills were introduced in both the House and Senate that would require this year’s... Read More

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

As we approach the first anniversary of my appointment as president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation, I feel it would be a good time to take stock of our progress as an organization as well as our accomplishments on... Read More

‘Future Scholars’ Summer Program Encourages Area Students

‘Future Scholars’ Summer Program Encourages Area Students

The Scholarship Foundation is instructing local schoolchildren on the importance and practicability of attending college or vocational school through an innovative summer program presented in partnership with area youth development organizations. As part of its “Future Scholars” program, the Scholarship... Read More

Five Join Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors

Five Join Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors

Five accomplished members of the community have been elected to the Board of Directors for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Anna Burnbaum is a senior associate at the law firm of Klein DeNatale Goldner, where she practices labor and... Read More