The Scholarship Foundation honored hundreds of area students at consecutive awards ceremonies in May. More than 650 people attended the Foundation’s South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 28 at the Courthouse Sunken Garden in Santa Barbara, and more than… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation has awarded college scholarships totaling more than $7.7 million to 2,125 Santa Barbara County students for the 2025-26 academic year. Most high school seniors were notified of their awards on April 25 and 29; all other recipients… Read More
Ten standout organizations and individuals will be honored during the 2025 South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony on June 17 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual awards recognize innovation, leadership, and success in the area’s… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation officially marked the opening of its new Santa Maria office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 8. Hosted in partnership with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, the event drew some 40 community members. “The… Read More
In recent years, critics of higher education have increasingly questioned its value, arguing that the cost of tuition often outweighs the benefits of a college degree. In response, education advocates have begun to push back, offering counter narratives that emphasize… Read More
Gina Carbajal began serving as chief programs officer at the Scholarship Foundation in December 2024. A native of Los Angeles, Gina completed her undergraduate studies at UCSB before earning a master’s degree in public administration at Cal State Northridge. Immediately… Read More
The first months of 2025 have been an especially busy time at the Scholarship Foundation. I thought I would take a moment and briefly highlight some of our recent successes. I am pleased to report that our Art Scholarship program… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation has received 3,299 applications for financial assistance during the 2025-26 academic year. The applications are currently under review, and awardees will be announced in April and May. Last year the Scholarship Foundation awarded more than $7.1 million… Read More
As part of an effort to expand its longstanding art scholarship program, the Scholarship Foundation honored a dozen student artists during a reception at the California Nature Art Museum in Solvang on February 13. The 12 seniors at Santa Ynez… Read More
The Scholarship Foundation honored 20 student artists during a presentation and reception at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on February 6. Selected as winners of the Foundation’s 2025 Art Scholarship Competition, the students addressed family members and supporters in… Read More