Shine On – Investing in the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Every year, brilliant young women with extraordinary potential are forced to choose between paying bills and pursuing their dreams.

Shine On eliminates that barrier. We believe potential should never be limited by opportunity.

OUR MISSION

At Shine On, we identify and empower underrepresented young women by providing financial support, mentorship, and professional development so they can thrive in college, early careers, and beyond.

Through the Shine On Scholarship, each young woman receives the resources and community to become the courageous changemakers our world needs.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVEGIRL

Shine On operates in partnership with LiveGirl, a Connecticut-based nonprofit building confident, career-ready leaders since 2014. Together, we ignite the next generation of leaders:

LiveGirl identifies outstanding young women ready to rise and provides professional development and confidence coaching.
Shine On provides the financial resources, donor network and mentorship to help them thrive.

This partnership goes beyond financial support, it empowers Shine On scholars to lead with courage while inspiring the next generation of women leaders in their communities.

IMPACT SINCE 2023

20 scholarships awarded
70% of recipients are first-generation college students.
100% of donations go directly to scholarships, coaching, and career-development support.
In 2025 alone, donor support funded 10 recipients, covering essentials like tuition, books, and living costs and giving scholars the freedom to pursue research, unpaid internships, and leadership roles.

“The Shine On Scholarship gave me the financial support and encouragement I needed to pursue my college education. It has helped ease the burden of tuition and allowed me to focus more on my studies, leadership roles, and community service. The scholarship has helped me turn my dreams into reality and inspire me to keep shining no matter what challenges come my way.” - Maryori M., Shine On Scholar ‘25

Meet the Scholars

2026 GOAL
We’re committed to raise $50,000 and fund 20 scholarships, doubling our 2025 impact.

Your gift creates immediate change:

Gift Level	What It Funds
$100	Application costs & interview coaching
$500	Executive coaching & mentorship sessions
$1,000	Textbooks & academic supplies

OUR CORE VALUES
Courage | Confidence | Commitment

Your investment helps our scholars build courage, confidence, and commitment as they enter college and early careers.

Courage to stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity
Confidence to trust themselves and lead with conviction... and inspire others to follow
Commitment to create positive change and improve the communities and world around them

FOUNDING BOARD
Seven friends early in their careers who believed in the power of collective generosity and shining a bit brighter.

Meet the Board

JOIN US
Help us create a world where every young woman has an opportunity to shine.

Your gift today removes barriers tomorrow.

Donate Online
By Check: LiveGirl, Inc. | PO Box 223 | New Canaan, CT 06840
Questions: kala@golivegirl.org

Shine On exists in partnership with LiveGirl to help build confident, career-ready leaders.
LiveGirl, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) | Tax ID 81-0872133

Shine On 2025-2026

Elevating and Empowering Young Women Through Impact Scholarships