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2026 SCBT Awardees Announced! April 24, 2026 - Seven standout organizations and individuals will be honored during the 2026 South Coast Business & Technology (SCBT) Awards ceremony on June 23 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The… ... Read More
From the Desk of Tim Dougherty April 20, 2026 - Dear Friends, I began serving as interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara a little more than a month ago, and over the intervening weeks a… ... Read More

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Apr 24

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Exciting news: This year's SCBT awardees have been announced. And the winners are: Carey Group President Trudi Carey (Pioneer Award); the UCSB Department of Technology Management (Excellence in Service); AppFolio President and CEO Shane Trigg (Executive of the Year); Mission Wealth (Company of the Year); ChipAgents founder and CEO Dr. William Wang (Entrepreneur of the Year); and Dimer Instruments and Unwrap (Rising Stars). All will be honored at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on June 23. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Scholarship Foundation. Sponsorships remain available!

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Apr 20

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Tim Dougherty reflects on his first month as interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara: www.sbscholarship.org

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Apr 17

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April is National Volunteer Month, so we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the many community members who donate their time and expertise in support of our organization and numerous other nonprofits doing important work locally. We thank you!!

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Apr 15

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High school seniors will be notified on April 24!

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Apr 13

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Our commercial is airing regionally throughout the month of April. Our thanks to Cox Communications!

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Apr 9

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We taped narration today for this year's SCBT awardee videos. Our six narrators included Cooley's Teresa Michaud (pictured). The 2026 SCBT Awards ceremony will take place June 23 at the Hilton Beachfront Resort. Director-level and table sponsorships remain available!

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Apr 8

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If you're a bilingual resident of Northern Santa Barbara County and passionate about increasing local students' access to postsecondary education, we would love to talk to you. The Scholarship Foundation continues to seek an organized, outgoing individual to serve as a North County Program Advisor. Based in Santa Maria, the incumbent will conduct student outreach and advising activities throughout the region. Complete position description and application instructions are available at: www.sbscholarship.org. Help local students get the financial aid they need to complete their studies! Apply today!

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Apr 6

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Mark your calendars!

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Apr 1

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A timely reminder!

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Mar 30

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Meet scholarship recipient Braiden DeSchryver. Donations to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara are in effect investments in the future of our community. Please help us support more deserving students throughout the county.

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Mar 25

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A look ahead for local students.

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Mar 23

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Director-level and table sponsorships remain available for this year's SCBT Awards ceremony, which will take place June 23 at the Hilton Beachfront Resort. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the region's most prestigious business recognition event! The SCBT Awards program benefits the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.

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Mar 18

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It is with sadness that we note the recent passing of Vicki Hazard. A generous supporter of the Scholarship Foundation over many years, Vicki had a special affinity for our art scholarship program. In fact, such was her devotion that she came to serve as the program’s unofficial ambassador, advocating for and encouraging participating student artists, and lending a hand behind the scenes. Upon joining the Foundation Art Committee in 2010, she established the Bob and Vicki Hazard Art Scholarship. We are proud to award this scholarship once again this year. Thank you, Vicki.

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Mar 16

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The Scholarship Foundation has received 3,481 applications for financial assistance during the 2026-27 academic year – an increase of more than 5 percent over last year’s total of 3,299. The applications are currently under review, and awardees will be announced in April and May. Last year, the Scholarship Foundation awarded more than $7.7 million to 2,125 students throughout Santa Barbara County.

The Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to county students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or vocational studies. For more information, call 805-687-6065 or visit www.sbscholarship.org.

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Mar 12

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We are pleased to be working with Blair Search Partners in our quest for a new President & CEO. This is an incredible opportunity to lead one of the most established and well-known philanthropic organizations in the region. As the primary champion for educational equity in the county, the President & CEO serves as a highly visible leader, working in close partnership with the Board and overseeing a dedicated professional team. Complete information and application instructions are available on the Blair website: https://tinyurl.com/muhj2t3b

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Mar 11

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Tim Dougherty, a communications executive with deep ties to the area’s nonprofit sector, has been appointed interim president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation. He will succeed outgoing president and CEO Melinda Cabrera, effective March 12. More available on our website, www.sbscholarship.org.

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Mar 9

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Some pics from our fabulous South County art reception at Art & Soul Gallery last week. More photos are available at https://tinyurl.com/2tt8dux6, and you can read all about the reception at https://tinyurl.com/57rutfht.

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Mar 5

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Our 2026 South County art scholarship reception Tuesday evening was a tremendous success. The venue this year was Art & Soul Gallery on State Street in Santa Barbara. More info and photos coming soon!

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Mar 4

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The Scholarship Foundation continues to seek a customer service-oriented individual with a warm and professional demeanor to serve as Administrative Assistant. The incumbent will provide administrative support to various departments, facilitate in-person and virtual meetings, and perform front-line reception duties. Complete position description and application instructions are available at www.sbscholarship.org. Join our team!

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Mar 2

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Final day to submit! Don’t miss your chance!

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