Take Stock in Children Scholarship is an opportunity for any 9^th grader to earn a two-year or four-year scholarship to any Florida public university.  This is a needs-based scholarship and it does have attendance and discipline requirements as well.

● A Scholarship: A Florida Prepaid PROJECT STARS College Scholarship, which can be used at any Florida publicuniversity, college, or state vocational/technical college in Florida.

● A Mentor: A volunteer mentor who will meet with each student, with cooperation from the school andparent(s), to assist and encourage students to achieve and reach their full potential.

● A College Success Coach: Local Take Stock in Children staff will help design a college success plan and guide eachstudent through middle and high school transition and into College.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

● Student must attend a traditional Florida Public School, a Florida Public Virtual School, a Florida Public Charter School, or a Florida Department of Education-approved school of choice utilizing a Family Empowerment Scholarship.

● Parent(s)/Guardian must submit the most recent, completed taxes.

● Complete all sections of the online application.

If the students have any questions have an questions, email Ms. Eade or stop by the Library with a pass during their study hall or at lunch.