Mountainside Brighter Future College Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center
Introduction
Addiction does not discriminate — it can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic background. To combat stigma and support those touched by substance use disorders, Mountainside is proud to offer the Brighter Future College Scholarship. This program is designed to empower young people pursuing education and to give them a platform to share how addiction has shaped their lives. Applicants will submit a personal essay describing either their own experience with addiction or how a loved one’s struggle has influenced them, helping raise awareness about this disease.
Award Details
- Ten (10) awards of $1,000 each, offered at the high school level.
Who May Apply
- High school juniors and seniors who both live in and are enrolled in schools located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey.
Application Requirements
- Submit a 500–800 word personal essay that addresses all of the following:
- In what ways has your own addiction or a loved one’s addiction affected you?
- What positive and negative effects has it had on your life?
- How has the experience changed your view of addiction as a disease?
- In what ways would receiving this scholarship support your future education?
Submission Instructions
- All applicants should apply online.
- Applicants under 18 years of age: submit application online.
- Applicants 18 years of age or older: submit application online.
Deadline
- All entries must be received by May 1, 2026.
Questions
- If you have any questions about the Brighter Future College Scholarship, please email brighterfuturescholarship@mountainside.com.
Selection and Acknowledgment
- We appreciate everyone who shared their story for the Brighter Future Scholarship. Congratulations to our 2025 winners!