Partners in Education

Partners in Education

The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has forged an enduring collaboration with Partners in Education. The two organizations regularly co-host workshops for area students and are now exploring new joint programming opportunities. Santa Barbara-based Partners in Education is dedicated to… Read More

Scholarship Foundation Hosts Annual Luncheon

Scholarship Foundation Hosts Annual Luncheon

More than 300 people turned out for the Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 Community Leaders Luncheon at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on December 6. The annual event recognizes Scholarship Foundation supporters, volunteers, and community partners. Featured speakers this year included… Read More

Finding the Answers at Home

For as long as he can remember, Edgar Olozagaste has had a keen interest in computers. It would take a family crisis, however, for him to realize that they could be the key to his future. The decisive catalyst was… Read More

Foundation Conducts FAFSA Test at Santa Maria High School

Foundation Conducts FAFSA Test at Santa Maria High School

As part of an exclusive U.S. Department of Education initiative, the Scholarship Foundation has conducted initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the help of community members and education advocates in Santa Maria. More… Read More

Scholarship Foundation Selected for Exclusive FAFSA Test

Scholarship Foundation Selected for Exclusive FAFSA Test

The Scholarship Foundation is one of only six organizations nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Scholarship Foundation’s testing efforts will involve students from… Read More

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