Shining Star Scholarship

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Shining Star Scholarship

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Swiney offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1500. Plan to apply by 2026-06-30T23:59:59Z.

Jun 30, 2026

82 days left

$1500

Award amount

63

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

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Who can apply

  • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
  • State: Missouri
  • Background: At least one year personally sober or has a sibling who passed from an overdose

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

adult_non_traditional

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersFinancial need
  • Essay prompt: 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? Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student State: Missouri Background: At least one year personally sober or has a sibling who passed from an overdose.
  • 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.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Award & payment

Amount: $1500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Swiney

Overview

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. 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. Addic…

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

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