College Begets Love of International Relations
One of the nation’s foremost experts on U.S. Asia policy, Daniel Kliman has authored two influential books on changing power dynamics in the region...
From the Desk of Victoria Juarez
The cost of postsecondary education and the burdens it places on students and their families have animated high-profile debates among policymakers and educators in recent years. Despite this, misconceptions surrounding financial aid for college remai...
Meet Program Advisor Jose Olvera
Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Jose Olvera earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Cal Poly before accepting a teaching position at Santa Barbara Business College. He became a Scholarship Foundation program advisor in November 2014. What is...
Meet Program Advisor Samantha Alvarez
A native of Santa Barbara, Samantha Alvarez earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UCSB. She has worked extensively with area nonprofits since high school, and became a Scholarship Foundation program advisor in June 2016. What is the most gratifying... Read More
From the Desk of Victoria Juarez
With graduation season fast approaching, many high school seniors are excitedly making plans to continue their studies in the fall. This sobering statistic should give them – and their parents – pause: About 40 percent of the students who start... Read More