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
The Scholarship Foundation has expanded its innovative “Future Scholars” summer program, forging alliances with four new partner organizations to broaden instructional opportunities for area youth. New program partners this year include Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, People’s... Read More
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