The ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Cassidy Jean Charette was created to honor the life and legacy of Cassidy. This honor and a $4,000 scholarship is awarded to one graduating student each year at Messalonskee High School who will continue to Shine the Light of Cassidy in his/her/their pursuit of higher education and community service. All graduating seniors are invited to apply with the agreement to complete 20 hours of service each year while attending college. The recipient is selected by the ShineOnCass Foundation Scholarship Committee, and is announced prior to graduation. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia Farag, our 2025 ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship recipient!
After graduation from Messalonskee High School, Olivia carries Cassidy's Light to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine! We are following your Bright Story Olivia! 

​We are exceptionally proud of all of our recipients who not only earned the honor of receiving the ShineOnCass Scholarship, but who have continued to Shine Her Light, and their own, in their respective colleges, universities, and beyond.​ 
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​Watch our video below highlighting some of our past recipients and all they do to SHINE ON!
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ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship Recipients ​

2016  Elizabeth Larsen
2017  Anna Dobos
2018  Anya Fegal
2019 Emily Larsen
​2020 Isaac Violette
​2021 Lily Wilkie
​2022 Sarah Hellen
​2023 Lily Moore
​2024 Brayden Perry
​2025 Olivia Farag