In partnership with the SBCC Foundation, the Rotary Club of Montecito and its supporting foundation have awarded 12 $1,250 scholarships to standout SBCC students pursuing study in a career technical education program.
“The Rotary Club of Montecito is proud of its long-standing relationship with Santa Barbara City College,” said Tony Morris, Rotary Club of Montecito president.
“This year, 12 deserving students were honored with scholarships in a variety of vocational fields, including anthropology, early childhood education, nursing, and cosmetology, among others,” Morris said.
“Our members always look forward each year to celebrating the academic accomplishments of such inspiring students,” Morris said.
“We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Montecito for their commitment to SBCC students,” said Bobbi Abram, SBCC Foundation CEO. “The club has generously supported scholarships to SBCC’s Career Technical Education students for nearly 30 years.
The college’s outstanding CTE programs provide specialized skills that students need to reach their career goals and fulfill important professional roles in our community.”
Students were selected from among SBCC’s more than 60 Career Technical Education programs. Faculty nominated students who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and service to their classroom, campus, or community.
Rotary’s Four-Way Test guides the nomination and choice of scholarship recipients: Is it Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendship? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
SBCC congratulations the 2024 scholarship recipients:
From the Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation
Kati and Peter Buehler Family Scholarship: Charlie Cook, Early Childhood Education
Cathy Cash and Bruce McRoy Scholarship: Kathryn Sullivan, Nursing
Julie and Roger Davis Scholarship: William Sotelo, Construction Technology
Lora and Tom Fisher Scholarship: Dan Rowand, Business Administration
Bernadette Bagley Scholarship: Andrea Delgado-Tena, Education
Todd and Allyson Aldrich Scholarship: Sarah-Joy Stevens, Radiography
Craig and Liz Breese Scholarship: Mraz Yu, Anthropology
From the Rotary Club of Montecito
Martin and Julia Koobation Scholarship: Claire Geriak, Journalism
Career Technical Education Scholarships:
Kylie Merkovich, Interior Design
Jessica Good, Drafting/CAD
Jaciel Rios, Cosmetology
Adrian Rodriguez, Graphic Design and Photography