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
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
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
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
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
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
The Scholarship Foundation’s newest commercial is now airing on local television. The spot can be seen on KEYT, KKFX, and KCOY through mid-November.
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
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 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