Shine LGBTQ+ Student Scholarship 2026 - Open NOW
We're offering a $500 scholarship to support one LGBTQ+ student taking their next step-whether that's college, trade school, or jumping straight into the workforce.
The funds are unrestricted, which means you can use them however they'll help you most.
TO APPLY:
Fill out the form, upload a document with your answers to the two prompts below, and feel free to send us anything else that helps us get to know you better.
Prompts:
Tell us a little bit about your story.
If selected, how would you use the scholarship funds?
Applications are now officially open—we're so excited to hear
“Thank you! I’m so grateful for this opportunity.” – Shine’s 2025 scholarship recipient.
We’re proud to award this year’s Shine Scholarship to a local student whose strength and determination reflect the values we aim to uplift. Thank you to our community for helping make this possible!
