Take Stock In Children Welcomes 35 New Scholars

Most of us have probably not given much thought to the year 2021. But for a group of 35 fortunate and hard-working Monroe County students, the year 2021 just became more significant. That will be the year they walk across the stage at high school graduation, knowing that a 4-year college scholarship awaits them.

Take Stock in Children, the flagship college scholarship program of the Monroe County Education Foundation, is welcoming 35 new students into the program during the last week of October. “We have a fantastic group of qualified candidates who are ready to join Take Stock in Children and work towards achieving their goal of a college education. The stakes for our county, our state, and the country couldn’t be higher,” noted Monroe County Education Foundation president Steve Pribramsky.

“Our mission is to accept all students from income-eligible families with the desire, motivation, and potential to go to college,” said Chuck Licis, TSIC Program Coordinator. “These students are given the chance of a lifetime with mentoring in middle and high school followed by the scholarship that pays for four years college tuition and fees. This is simply a remarkable opportunity that is unparalleled in other parts of the country.”

Take Stock in Children is entering its 16th year in Monroe County of providing college scholarships to low-income students who meet the eligibility requirements. Take Stock scholars make a commitment to maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average, maintain good attendance and behavior, and meet weekly with a mentor.

To learn more about Take Stock in Children Monroe County or if you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Chuck Licis at 305-293-1546 or at [email protected] or you are encouraged to visit our website at http://www.monroecountyedfound.com.

Take Stock in Children Contract Signing Week:

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

10:00 a.m. Coral Shores and Plantation Key Schools

CSH Media Center

89901 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, MM 89

2:30 p.m. Key Largo School

KLS Media Center

104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, MM 104

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

1:30 p.m. Marathon Middle and High Schools

MHS Media Center

350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, MM 54

Thursday, October 29, 2015

9:00 a.m. Key West High School

KWH Media Center

2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West

2:30 p.m. Horace O’Bryant Middle School

HOB Media Center

1105 Leon Street, Key West

Friday, October 30, 2015

10:00 a.m. Sugarloaf School

SLS Media Center

255 Crane Blvd. Sugarloaf Key, MM 19

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