Take Stock in Children Monroe Expands Reach, Welcoming Record Number of New Scholars

TSIC scholar Samuola Marc with her mother, Ms. Marie Jose Enlande and mentor, Tara Kennedy

Monroe County, FL – March 8, 2024 – Take Stock in Children of Monroe County (Take Stock Monroe) is excited to announce that its flagship scholarship program has grown significantly. With the addition of 13 new eligible students from Key Largo to Key West, Take Stock Monroe has welcomed 107 new students into the program this year alone—a record number of new scholars that brings the total number of Take Stock students served to a record high of 350 scholars!

Take Stock Monroe continues to break barriers in education by providing mentorship and scholarships to deserving young scholars who meet specific academic and economic eligibility criteria. With a commitment to fostering future success, Take Stock scholars are four times more likely to earn a college degree or career certificate compared to their non-Take Stock peers.

“We congratulate the thirteen newest Take Stock scholars,” said executive director Chuck Licis-Masson. “Our volunteer mentors are eager to begin meeting with our new scholars each week, to help guide and support them through middle and high school, and to graduate college career ready!”

The program’s proven effectiveness is a beacon of hope in Monroe County, offering students the opportunity to attend and graduate from a Florida public college or university of their choice, with relatively little debt, thanks to a state-matched Florida Prepaid tuition scholarship from Take Stock Monroe.

This remarkable growth signifies Take Stock Monroe’s unwavering commitment to the youth of Monroe County, ensuring that more students have the resources and support they need to achieve their educational goals and build a brighter future.

For more information about Take Stock in Children of Monroe County, the impact of the program, or to learn how you can support Take Stock Monroe with a tax-deductible, state-matched contribution, please contact Chuck Licis-Masson, Executive Director, at [email protected] or at 305-293-1546.

With the ongoing support of our communities, together, we can continue to transform lives—one student at a time.

[livemarket market_name="KONK Life LiveMarket" limit=3 category=“” show_signup=0 show_more=0]