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Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship

About the scholarship

The Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship supports students and adults who are pursuing college or career training. Scholarships typically range from $300 to $500 and are awarded annually, with priority given to individuals who have attended or are currently attending the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) program. The scholarship must be used for tuition or books/related materials supporting continuing education (college or career training).

About Joe Howell

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In 2024, Joe Howell concluded 25 years of exemplary service on the Santa Barbara County Board of Education. A champion of education and lifelong learning, Joe has impacted thousands of lives through his work with Computers for Families and Partners in Education, groups that connect students to technology, career training, and mentorships.  Joe is admired not only for his big community-wide impact but also for his quiet, personal support of individuals. As a county board trustee, Joe personally congratulated every Juvenile Court and Community School graduate with a letter. 

This scholarship honors his contributions by empowering individuals to further their education or advance their careers.

To donate to the scholarship

For information on how to donate to the Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship, click here.

Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship Application

Application Instructions

To apply, complete the sections below and submit your application by 5 pm on Monday, May 5, 2025. Responses must represent your own work, and should reflect your personal experiences and aspirations.

A complete application includes the following:

  • General information
  • Letter to Mr. Howell
  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, or community leader

There are also some optional additional questions.

For questions about the application, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at afreedland@sbceo.org or (805) 964-4710, ext. 5216.

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General information

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First Name
Middle (optional)
Last Name
Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format
Priority will be given to current or former TK-12 students who attend/attended Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS). Are you a current or former student of a JCCS program? Note: Individuals who attended court and/or community schools outside of Santa Barbara County may apply.required
Please list the date range as follows: Month, Year - Month, Year

Letter to Mr. Howell

As part of the application, a letter to Mr. Howell is required. Please write a letter (300-500 words), addressed to Mr. Joe Howell, explaining:

  1. What continuing education and/or career training means to you.
  2. How you plan to use the scholarship funds. Note: scholarship funds must be used toward tuition or books/related materials for continuing education (college or career training).
  3. How this scholarship will help you achieve your educational or career goals.
  4. Anything else that would help us learn more about you, your education journey, and college & career goals.

The letter can be uploaded at the bottom of this application.

Optional additional questions

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Scholarship details

A scholarship committee will review all submitted applications and decide on finalists for the scholarship. The scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the recipient and can be used for tuition or books/related materials for continuing education (college or career training). Each recipient may receive the scholarship only once. The application cycle takes place once per fiscal year.

Please note that proof of enrollment/registration in college or career training may be requested.

Acknowledgments

By signing below, I certify that the information provided is accurate and that the scholarship funds will be used solely for educational or career training purposes.

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First Name
Last Name
Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format