SCBT Awards Ceremony Raises Record Sum for Scholarships

SCBT Awards Ceremony Raises Record Sum for Scholarships

For the fourth consecutive year, the South Coast Business and Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony has grossed record proceeds on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Seven standout organizations and individuals were honored during the 2026 ceremony, which took... Read More

Foundation Celebrates Students at Awards Ceremonies

Foundation Celebrates Students at Awards Ceremonies

The Scholarship Foundation honored hundreds of area students at consecutive awards ceremonies on May 27 and 28. Approximately 650 people attended the Foundation’s South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 27 at the Courthouse Sunken Garden in Santa Barbara, and... Read More

Foundation Announces $8.4 Million in Scholarships!

Foundation Announces $8.4 Million in Scholarships!

The Scholarship Foundation has awarded college scholarships totaling more than $8.4 million to 2,288 Santa Barbara County students for the 2026-27 academic year. Most high school seniors were notified of their awards on April 24; all other recipients were notified... Read More

2026 SCBT Awardees Announced!

2026 SCBT Awardees Announced!

Seven standout organizations and individuals will be honored during the 2026 South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony on June 23 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual awards recognize innovation, leadership, and success in the area’s... Read More

From the Desk of Tim Dougherty

From the Desk of Tim Dougherty

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

From the Desk of Tim Dougherty

Dougherty Appointed Interim President & CEO

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