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Edgar Olozagaste
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

With support from the Scholarship Foundation, this promising young student is taking his interest in computers to another level.

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A Q&A With Chief Programs Officer Gina Carbajal March 25, 2025 - Gina Carbajal began serving as chief programs officer at the Scholarship Foundation in December 2024. A native of Los Angeles, Gina completed her undergraduate studies at UCSB before earning a… ... Read More
From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera March 13, 2025 - The first months of 2025 have been an especially busy time at the Scholarship Foundation. I thought I would take a moment and briefly highlight some of our recent successes.… ... Read More

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Apr 2

Attention, local students!

Mar 31

An important reminder for local students. April 2 is just two days away!

Mar 27

We draw inspiration from students like Xavier each and every day!

Mar 25

Last week, Scholarship Foundation Programs Chief Gina Carbajal (second from left) was honored by both state Sen. Monique Limón and the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women: https://tinyurl.com/p497xj3f. Check out this Q&A with our newest staff member: https://tinyurl.com/y68dp7dd

Mar 21

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Mar 17

Attention, Scholarship Foundation applicants: Here's a look ahead at some important spring dates.

Mar 14

This year's South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony will take place June 17 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Come be a part of this one-of-a-kind annual celebration!

Mar 13

President and CEO Melinda Cabrera has highlighted several recent Foundation triumphs in a new blog post: https://tinyurl.com/msa32cmb

Mar 10

Have financial aid questions? We know just the people to help! (805) 687-6065 or info@sbscholarship.org

Mar 6

The Scholarship Foundation is also seeking a motivated and career-oriented individual to serve as Programs Assistant. The incumbent will support the daily operation of the organization’s Programs Department and assist in all aspects of the scholarship award process. This is a part-time position. Complete information and application instructions are available at www.sbscholarship.org/careers.

Mar 4

The Scholarship Foundation is on the lookout for an accomplished grant writer to support the organization’s fundraising efforts. This is a part-time position. Complete information and application instructions are available on our website, www.sbscholarship.org/careers. Come join our team!

Mar 4

The Scholarship Foundation has new North County digs at 1862 S. Broadway Street (Suite 203) in Santa Maria. Office visits are by appointment only. To make one, please email jolvera@sbscholarship.org.

Feb 26

When you support the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, you provide more than financial assistance. You enable brilliant students like Chelsea to develop their unique talents for the betterment of future generations.

Feb 25

The California Student Aid Commission has just announced a deadline extension: Students now have until April 2 to complete their FAFSA or CADAA for Cal Grant and Middle Class Scholarship consideration.

Feb 24

An important reminder!

Feb 20

A reminder: The deadline to apply for Scholarship Foundation assistance during the 2025-26 academic year is this Sunday, February 23!

Feb 19

And here is Scholarship Foundation Program Advisor Alan Diaz-Ramirez (right) conducting a financial aid workshop at Santa Maria High School this very minute. Our programs team is doing everything it can to ensure that students complete and submit their scholarship applications by February 23!

Feb 19

The Scholarship Foundation's annual pizza and application submission party was a great success today at Lompoc High School, resulting in about 30 submissions in two hours. The dapper gentleman sporting a white hat is our very own Jose Olvera leading the charge.

Feb 19

Great news: Our application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year has been extended to February 23! Apply today at our website, www.sbscholarship.org.

Feb 14

Solvang's California Nature Art Museum was the site of our inaugural Santa Ynez Valley art scholarship reception last evening. The turnout was quite good despite the weather! Photos and additional information coming soon! Art submissions from seniors at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School are on exhibit at the museum through March 9.

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