TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Take Stock in Children scholarship applications for the 2017-18 school year are now available in Monroe County middle and high schools. Students in grades 7 – 10 who meet the income and academic guidelines should apply for this unique college scholarship opportunity.

“This is an outstanding program that offers much more than a college scholarship to eligible candidates. Our students meet once a week for 45 minutes during the school year with their volunteer mentor, they participate in college readiness workshops, and receive assistance from their college success coach while in middle and high school,” explains TSIC program coordinator Chuck Licis.

Eligible TSIC students sign a contract promising to earn As, Bs, and Cs each grading period, maintain good attendance and behavior, attend college-readiness workshops, meet weekly with their mentor, and remain crime and drug free. Upon successful completion of the Take Stock in Children program, high school graduates receive access to a 4-year college scholarship which may be used at any Florida public college or university.

“Whether their goal is to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or an industry certificate,’ Licis said, “our team of TSIC success coaches and mentors along with their teachers and parents help guide and motivate the TSIC scholars towards their dream of attending the Florida college, university, or technical college or their choice.”

For more information, visit www.monroecountyedfound.com and select the Take Stock in Children tab. Or, you may contact Chuck Licis at 305-293-1546 or by email at [email protected] with your questions or to request an application.

TSIC scholarship applications for the current year are due Friday, September 22, 2017. Return completed applications to the front office of each middle or high school or mail to Chuck Licis, Take Stock in Children, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040.

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