Shining Star Scholarship
Steven was a beaming light of positivity who touched countless lives before his passing. He was only 21 years old. Tragically his death was linked to the devastating fentanyl crisis.
Steven once said he wouldn’t change any of the difficulties he encountered with his substance abuse. He felt the struggle had made him a better and more empathetic person.
Addiction is an awful disease that rips apart families, causes financial strain, and cuts many lives short.
Substance abuse can be difficult to stop and hard to stay away from, but recovery is possible. Those who pursue recovery often have to demonstrate incredible willpower and drive, and they should be encouraged to maintain their sobriety and take back their lives.
This scholarship aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.
Any undergraduate or trade school student in Missouri who has been sober from substance abuse for at least one year or has a sibling who passed from an overdose may apply for this scholarship opportunity. However, applicants pursuing STEM are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your experience with substance abuse and how you have stayed sober or coped with losing your sibling to substance abuse.
Explain your experience with substance abuse. How have you found the motivation to a.) stay sober or b.) face the loss of your sibling from substance abuse?
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The application deadline is Jun 30, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 31, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 31, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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