As part of an exclusive U.S. Department of Education initiative, the Scholarship Foundation has conducted initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the help of community members and education advocates in Santa Maria. More than 100 seniors from Santa Maria, Pioneer Valley, and Ernest Righetti high schools completed the… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation is one of only six organizations nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Scholarship Foundation’s testing efforts will involve students from three Santa Maria high schools as well as financial aid specialists at Westmont College in… Read more »
Despite the efforts of lawmakers to legislate a course correction, the U.S. Department of Education continues to struggle with a key financial aid form. In July, bills were introduced in both the House and Senate that would require this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA to be released in October. The Department… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation’s newest commercial is now airing on local television. The spot can be seen on KEYT, KKFX, and KCOY through mid-November.
As we approach the first anniversary of my appointment as president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation, I feel it would be a good time to take stock of our progress as an organization as well as our accomplishments on behalf of the community. My appointment was effective August 14, 2023, just as the Foundation… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation is instructing local schoolchildren on the importance and practicability of attending college or vocational school through an innovative summer program presented in partnership with area youth development organizations. As part of its “Future Scholars” program, the Scholarship Foundation has teamed with United Way of Santa Barbara County and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria,… Read more »
Five accomplished members of the community have been elected to the Board of Directors for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Anna Burnbaum is a senior associate at the law firm of Klein DeNatale Goldner, where she practices labor and employment and business and commercial litigation. She is licensed to practice law in the states… Read more »
For the second consecutive year, the South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony has grossed record proceeds on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Eight standout organizations and individuals were honored during the 2024 ceremony, which took place June 11 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual awards recognize innovation,… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation honored hundreds of area students at consecutive awards ceremonies on May 21 and 22. Approximately 550 people attended the Foundation’s South County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 21 at the Courthouse Sunken Garden in Santa Barbara, while approximately 650 people attended the organization’s North County Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 22 at… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation has awarded college scholarships totaling more than $7.1 million to 1,784 Santa Barbara County students for the 2024-25 academic year. High school seniors were notified of their awards on April 26; all other recipients were notified on May 15. Of the $7,123,615 awarded this year, $3,279,721 will help support students in North… Read more »
