By his own account, education has been Diego Curiel’s salvation. Once a troubled teen who struggled mightily with addiction, today he is a computer engineering transfer student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with plans to pursue graduate studies in electrical engineering. Support from the Scholarship Foundation helped bring about his remarkable transformation. “To me,… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation has received a 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), a leading nonprofit information service. The Platinum Seal is Candid’s highest level of recognition, signifying exceptional openness in reporting institutional finances and performance. The Scholarship Foundation has now received five consecutive Platinum Seals. Nonprofit organizations achieve Platinum status by providing… Read more »
Melinda Cabrera, who as vice president of United Way of Santa Barbara County helped spearhead that organization’s robust response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been named president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. She will begin serving in her new role on August 14. “Melinda comes to us with an impressive record… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has received its 11th consecutive four-star rating from nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. The rating – Charity Navigator’s highest – indicates superior financial efficiency and transparency in Scholarship Foundation operations. The Foundation has now received 20 four-star ratings in 21 years. “We are truly in select company, as fewer than… Read more »
Eight standout organizations and individuals were honored at a recent awards ceremony that grossed a record $310,400 for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. The 2023 South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony took place June 7 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The annual awards recognize innovation, leadership, and success in the area’s… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded college scholarships totaling nearly $7.2 million to 1,864 Santa Barbara County students for the 2023-24 academic year.
Watch the video to hear past Scholarship Foundation recipient Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons describe the impact of education on health outcomes.
Speaking to the power of education and mentorship, Arturo “Cheech” Raygoza, a current scholarship recipient, shared his experience overcoming challenges to excel academically.
The Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members in recent weeks. Jen Brown (pictured left) is a retired attorney whose legal work over two decades included high-profile litigation spanning multiple continents. A graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Jen went on to become a partner at the global law firm Cozen… Read more »
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara honored 23 student artists during a presentation and reception at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Thursday, January 26. Chosen as winners of the Foundation’s 2023 Art Scholarship Competition, the students addressed family members and supporters in the museum’s Mary Craig Auditorium. Each will receive a scholarship, and… Read more »
