Announcing Scholarship Awards for the 2023-24 Academic Year
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded college scholarships totaling nearly $7.2 million to 1,864 Santa Barbara County students for the 2023-24 academic year.
Alumni Advice: Don’t Be Afraid to Chart Your Own Course
Dr. Mara Sweeney’s stock advice for young people is simple: Don’t be afraid to chart your own course. It’s a maxim she came by following two pivotal episodes in her own life.
The Impact of Education on Health Outcomes
Watch the video to hear past Scholarship Foundation recipient Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons describe the impact of education on health outcomes.
The Power of Education, Mentorship, and Second Chances
Speaking to the power of education and mentorship, Arturo “Cheech” Raygoza, a current scholarship recipient, shared his experience overcoming challenges to excel academically.
Foundation Board Welcomes Three New Members
The Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members in recent weeks. Jen Brown (pictured left) is a retired attorney whose legal work over two decades included high-profile litigation spanning multiple continents. A graduate of Gonzaga University School... Read More
Scholarship Foundation Honors Student Artists
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara honored 23 student artists during a presentation and reception at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Thursday, January 26. Chosen as winners of the Foundation’s 2023 Art Scholarship Competition, the students addressed family... Read More