ExxonMobil Boosts STEM Education
Aldrich “Archy” Clark-Sanchez was in sixth grade when the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara first partnered with ExxonMobil to support students pursuing math- or science-related degrees...
Teaming Up for Area Nursing Students
The nursing program at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) enjoyed another clean sweep in 2017: For the fourth time in recent years its graduates scored a 100 percent pass rate on the state licensing exam...
Bowling For Stanford
When Santa Ynez local Gillian Micale joined the Engineering Bowling Group at Santa Barbara City College, she never imagined it might be an activity that got her into Stanford...
Michael Towbes: Community Leader and Champion of Education
For over 50 years, Mr. Towbes was a pillar of the Santa Barbara community, both in business and philanthropy. He was the founder and chairman of the board of The Towbes Group, a construction and property management ...
Champion of Education: Michael Towbes
“The world has changed over the years but a good education is something which remains with you your entire life, and a good education keeps getting more and more expensive.” —MICHAEL TOWBES Mr. Towbes’ commitment to higher education and long-standing support... Read More
In Memoriam: Edward and Barbara Vernon
Edward “Ed” Vernon and his wife, Barbara, were supporters of the Scholarship Foundation for 31 years. The Santa Barbara community was saddened by the loss of this generous couple, who passed within days of each other...