Shine Bright Scholarship

The Shine Bright Scholarship was established by long-time Coral Gables Community Foundation Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair, Matthew Meehan and Rod Hildebrant. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students who have demonstrated overall academic achievement and leadership within the school and in their community. As a young adult, Matthew was a recipient of a college scholarship and knows firsthand the value of higher education. The scholarship is inspired by ShineWater, one of Matthew's companies that promotes optimum health using natural ingredients and partners with communities in developing countries to bring permanent, sustainable healthcare to the chronically underserved. The scholarship values thoughtful effort and clear communication, requiring students to demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit essays focused on service, mentorship, leadership, or creating solutions to identified needs. The award varies in value and can be for up to four years.