2025 SHINE Awards
2025 STEM Education Scholarship
The SHINE With Joy Foundation is proud to award a $2,500 scholarship to support Black women pursuing education and careers in STEM fields.
This initiative honors Krystal Anderson’s legacy as a trailblazer and advocate for increasing representation, access, and opportunity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This scholarship is designed to ease the financial barriers of higher education—covering costs like tuition, books, and other academic expenses—so recipients can focus on reaching their full potential in fields where they’ve historically been underrepresented.
By investing in Black women in STEM, we’re investing in a future of innovation, inclusion, and transformative leadership.
Lead the way in STEM today and for the future!
2025 Nurture and Wellness Scholarship
The SHINE With Joy Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship to support individuals pursuing accredited yoga teacher training or holistic wellness education.
Inspired by Krystal Anderson—a passionate yoga instructor who believed in the power of wellness to heal and uplift—this scholarship helps remove financial barriers for those ready to guide others on a journey of balance, strength, and joy.
Open to aspiring yoga instructors and wellness leaders from all backgrounds, this opportunity is designed to spark a ripple effect of healing and connection across communities.
Turn your passion for wellness into purpose
2025 Maternal Health Scholarship
The SHINE With Joy Foundation is proud to offer a $3,000 scholarship to an individual dedicated to advancing equitable maternal and reproductive health.
Inspired by Krystal Anderson’s powerful legacy as an advocate for birth equity, this scholarship supports those working to create safer, more just healthcare experiences—especially for Black mothers and marginalized communities.
Open to medical students, professionals pursuing careers related to maternal health, and those seeking certifications in fields like midwifery, nursing, public health, doula work, or social work, this scholarship helps eliminate financial barriers for those committed to leading with compassion and equity in the pursuit of better maternal outcomes.
Build a future of joyful, inclusive care!
2025 Inspiring Joy Grant
The Inspiring Joy Grant celebrates individuals or groups who uplift marginalized communities with infectious enthusiasm and a deep commitment to connection and change.
Inspired by the legacy of Krystal Anderson—whose joy radiated through her work in STEM, yoga, and advocacy for Black women—this $1,000 grant honors those who light up their communities with purpose and positivity.
The recipient of the 2025 Inspiring Joy Grant will also be named our Ambassador of Joy, partnering with The SHINE With Joy Foundation during their 11-month term to help recognize and inspire future changemakers.
Let your joy SHINE!