Liliana Pérez-Cardona joined the Scholarship Foundation in 2022 as programs coordinator and was later promoted to her current position, program manager. In this role, she oversees the organization’s application and payout processes, among other responsibilities. Born in Santa Maria and... Read More
Nationwide, institutions of higher learning are still assessing the potential fallout of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act following its passage in early July. Some advocates believe it will be years before we have a full understanding of the legislation’s... Read More
For the third consecutive year, the South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony has grossed record proceeds on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Ten standout organizations and individuals were honored during the 2025 ceremony, which took... Read More
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