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Scholarship Foundation Begins Accepting Applications October 15, 2025 - 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… ... Read More
From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera September 12, 2025 - 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.… ... Read More

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Oct 15

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Scholarship applications are now open! Get started today by visiting sbscholarship.org or clicking the link in our bio.

Have questions? Our program advisors are happy to help! Contact info@sbscholarship.org to schedule a meeting.

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Oct 14

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Mark your calendars! Students can begin applying for Scholarship Foundation aid during the 2026-27 academic year TOMORROW! 🎓📚🌟

Visit sbscholarship.org.

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Oct 13

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The Scholarship Foundation’s 2025 annual appeal went out late last week and has begun arriving in mailboxes throughout the region. This is always a huge undertaking for our organization. Fortunately, we have a truly outstanding team, so the process was seamless from start to finish. Great job, everyone!

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Oct 9

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The Scholarship Foundation just received its 13th consecutive four-star rating from nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. The Foundation has now received 22 four-star ratings in 23 years! https://tinyurl.com/3h278kv5

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Oct 7

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We are proud to support the educational aspirations of students and families in our community.

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Oct 3

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Need help with your FAFSA or CADAA forms, or have questions about financial aid? Our Program Advisors are here to help!

North County residents are encouraged to contact Alan Diaz-Ramirez and Jose Olvera (pictured from left). Email info@sbscholarship.org to schedule a meeting.

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Oct 1

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The new FAFSA and CADAA forms are officially open! Don’t wait, get started today.

Need support? Our Program Advisors are here to help! Contact them at info@sbscholarship.org.

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Sep 25

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Less than a month away!

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Sep 22

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We are proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are proud to support Hispanic students in our community!

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Sep 17

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Our new commercial has begun airing on local television channels!

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Sep 15

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The Scholarship Foundation seeks an accomplished grant writer to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. This position requires the ability to transform data into engaging, inspiring stories that highlight the work and impact of the Scholarship Foundation. The incumbent will be expected to write effective grant proposals, research funding opportunities, renew grants, and collaborate closely with Development staff to align funding priorities with organizational goals. This is a part-time, remote-eligible position, eventually allowing for flexibility to work from home, though some on-site work will be required. Complete position description and application instructions are available at www.sbscholarship.org/careers.

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Sep 12

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President and CEO Melinda Cabrera reflects on another tremendously successful year at the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara: https://tinyurl.com/4j39d66t

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Sep 8

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An especially moving note of gratitude from one of our recent scholarship recipients. What a way to start the week!

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Sep 3

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A reminder: The Scholarship Foundation supports extraordinary local students each year!

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Aug 26

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For a sense of our impact...

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Aug 22

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For the second consecutive year, the Scholarship Foundation was among a select few organizations nationwide chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct beta testing of the latest FAFSA in advance of its release to the public. In fact, this year the Foundation was the only organization in California invited to take part in the exclusive testing initiative! Our testing workshop took place August 12 at the Santa Maria High School Library and involved more than 100 students. You can read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3pdt2wxs

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Aug 21

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Congratulations to former Scholarship Foundation recipient Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, whom the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation has appointed to the Craig Mally and Louise Stewart, MD, Endowed Chair in Graduate Medical Education. Board certified in both internal medicine and infectious diseases, Dr. Fitzgibbons delivered powerful remarks at our 2022 Community Leaders Luncheon. We are very proud to have played a part in her remarkable career!

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Aug 19

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Our thanks to the spirited Hilda Zacarias of Community Partners in Caring for contributing to the production of our new television commercial in Santa Maria last week. We expect to have a final version of the commercial to share with the public in the coming weeks!

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Aug 15

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We had the pleasure of participating in Valle Verde's 2025 scholarship awards ceremony yesterday afternoon. The Scholarship Foundation has administered the Valle Verde Scholarship Fund since 2005. This year, the fund will award 18 scholarships totaling $100,000! Congratulations to the recipients and to the residents of Valle Verde!

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Aug 14

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Our thanks to the Santa Maria Times for spreading the word about our 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency: https://tinyurl.com/mr26rrz9. The Scholarship Foundation has now received seven consecutive Platinum Seals!

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