Dear Friends, I began serving as interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara a little more than a month ago, and over the intervening weeks a few things have become absolutely clear. First, the Scholarship Foundation… Read More
Tim Dougherty, a communications executive with deep ties to the area’s nonprofit sector, has been appointed interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. He will succeed outgoing president and CEO Melinda Cabrera, effective March 12. “I… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation honored 20 student artists during a reception at Art & Soul Gallery in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, March 3. As winners of the Foundation’s 2026 Art Scholarship Competition, each will receive a college scholarship. Reception Photos Available… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation honored six student artists during a reception and exhibition at Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos on February 12. All are seniors at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School who entered works in the Foundation’s second annual… Read More
Anthony Delacruz has some hard-earned advice for those grappling with adversity: practice gratitude. “My grandma has been my beacon of hope. She told me that gratitude could be the anchor that keeps us grounded in the hurricanes of our lives,”… Read More
Americans seem to be of two minds about the importance of a college education. On one hand, surveys consistently show plummeting support for the long-held notion that a four-year degree has significant value. On the other hand, college enrollment continues… Read More
More than 300 people turned out for the Scholarship Foundation’s 2025 Community Leaders Luncheon at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on December 5. The annual event recognizes Scholarship Foundation supporters, volunteers, and community partners. Featured speakers this year included… Read More
November is National Scholarship Month (NSM), so it’s as good a time as any to highlight the importance of college scholarships, especially given the challenges besetting higher education. In fact, the National Scholarship Providers Association created NSM to raise awareness… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation has begun accepting applications for financial aid during the 2026–2027 academic year. Eligibility requirements and application instructions are available online at www.sbscholarship.org. The Scholarship Foundation received 3,334 applications during its recently concluded scholarship awards cycle. In May,… Read More
Anniversaries have a way of focusing the mind on recent achievements and fixing their meaning in a broader context. They also have a way of sharpening one’s sense of gratitude. With the second anniversary of my appointment as president and… Read More