Quick Summary
Name: Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $7.7 million (2025) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $5,000 |
| Average Grant | $3,625 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Geographic Focus
Santa Barbara County, California - Applicants must have attended at least 4 of 6 years between grades 7-12 in Santa Barbara County schools
Funding Priorities
- Undergraduate students (up to 5 years of funding)
- Graduate/medical students (up to 4 years of funding)
- Students demonstrating financial need
- Students with academic potential and motivation
- Special scholarships for specific majors, ethnic/heritage groups, artistic/athletic ability
What They Don't Fund
- Students outside Santa Barbara County
- Non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents (except AB 540 eligible)
- Part-time students
- Non-Title IV approved institutions
Application Method
Online application through Kaleidoscope portal. Applications open October 15, deadline January 15. Personal interview required in March for all new applicants. Financial Aid Submission Summary required to demonstrate need.
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