Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Jose came to the United States when he was 3 years old and graduated from Santa Maria High School. He and his older brother were both able to attend college with help from the Scholarship Foundation…
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Adriana would not have been able to attend her first choice college, Columbia University, if it weren’t for help from the Scholarship Foundation…
Erik is a proud Santa Barbara native who returned to his hometown after double majoring in criminology and social psychology at UC Berkeley…
“I feel so blessed that I can now work at the very hospital I was born in. I am honored to be able to give back to our community and to help welcome new life into the world because of my education…
Timothy says, “As a young man growing up in Goleta, I truly never dreamed that I would be given such amazing opportunities in life. Somewhere along the way, someone in Santa Barbara believed in me, and I want to thank them for that faith and express my sincere gratitude for giving of themselves to afford me… Read more »
Ashley graduated from Lompoc High, earned a BS in Political Science from UCLA, and is now the youngest member of the Lompoc City Council. She reminds donors: “You have the power to create opportunities for our young people through your generosity. Every student deserves that chance.” She is also director of community health at the Lompoc… Read more »
Ramon is the oldest of nine children and a first generation immigrant to the United States. When he graduated from Santa Barbara High School, aid from the Scholarship Foundation helped send him to Carleton College in Minnesota. Ultimately, Ramon got a medical degree from UC Davis and now he works as a partner in the… Read more »
Ameera is a graduate of Lompoc High who now resides in Seattle and works as a pediatric dentist. She has volunteered time for dental/oral health promotion outreach and has even taken her talents to work at an orphanage in Malawi, Africa. She says, “Every amount helps deserving students take advantage of educational opportunities.” Join her… Read more »