Scholarship Foundation Hosts Annual Luncheon

Scholarship Foundation Hosts Annual Luncheon

More than 300 people turned out for the Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 Community Leaders Luncheon at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on December 6. The annual event recognizes Scholarship Foundation supporters, volunteers, and community partners. Featured speakers this year included... Read More

Foundation Conducts FAFSA Test at Santa Maria High School

Foundation Conducts FAFSA Test at Santa Maria High School

As part of an exclusive U.S. Department of Education initiative, the Scholarship Foundation has conducted initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the help of community members and education advocates in Santa Maria. More... Read More

Scholarship Foundation Selected for Exclusive FAFSA Test

Scholarship Foundation Selected for Exclusive FAFSA Test

The Scholarship Foundation is one of only six organizations nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to conduct initial testing of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Scholarship Foundation’s testing efforts will involve students from... Read More

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

Despite the efforts of lawmakers to legislate a course correction, the U.S. Department of Education continues to struggle with a key financial aid form. In July, bills were introduced in both the House and Senate that would require this year’s... Read More

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

From the Desk of Melinda Cabrera

As we approach the first anniversary of my appointment as president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation, I feel it would be a good time to take stock of our progress as an organization as well as our accomplishments on... Read More