Community impact does not always begin with a grand gesture.
Sometimes it starts with mentoring a younger student, volunteering at a summer camp, helping a neighbor through a difficult season, or simply making someone feel seen and supported.
At Vibe, we believe those moments matter. They strengthen communities, inspire others, and create opportunities that extend far beyond a single act of kindness.
That is why each year, Vibe's Thrive Scholarship Program recognizes graduating members who are already creating meaningful change in the communities around them. This year, we expanded the program to award ten $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing their next chapter through a university, college, or trade school path.
Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and their demonstrated commitment to uplifting others through service, compassion, and community involvement.
And while each student’s story is unique, one thing connects them all: a genuine desire to make a difference.
This year’s recipients include future educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, communicators, and advocates who are already leading through action. They are mentoring younger students, organizing outreach initiatives, supporting mental health awareness, volunteering locally and globally, and creating opportunities for others to feel connected, encouraged, and valued.
Some have spent years serving through Girl Scouts, church missions, and local nonprofits. Others have launched their own community initiatives, rebuilt volunteer programs, or found creative ways to bring people together through music, food, dance, and mentorship.
Whether providing comfort to children in hospitals, supporting underserved communities abroad, or helping classmates feel less alone, these students have shown that leadership is not about recognition. It is about showing up consistently for others and using your strengths to positively impact the world around you.
We are proud to introduce our 2026 Thrive Scholarship recipients:
- Anne Raikes
- Ashby Muzzy
- Dayton Jenkins
- Dillan Lindberg
- Isabella Sterling
- Jack Hoppesch
- Kathleen Turner
- Taelyn Freise
- Lydia Binelli
- XiXi Alexander
Each recipient has an inspiring story to tell, and we invite you to learn more about the passions, experiences, and communities that shaped them.
At Vibe, we believe investing in students means investing in stronger communities for the future. We are honored to support these recipients as they begin their next chapter, and we cannot wait to see the impact they continue to make in the years ahead.
Congratulations to our 2026 Thrive Scholarship recipients!