The Take Stock in Children scholarship application process is now open for eligible Monroe County middle and high school students who meet the income and academic guidelines. Eligible students are encouraged to apply for this unique college scholarship and career readiness opportunity.
“We have updated income thresholds for our Take Stock program which are nearly 30% higher than last year’s income caps,” said Chuck Licis-Masson, executive director of the Monroe County Education Foundation, “allowing us to serve even more eligible students in Monroe County.”
He encourages families who have a student in grades 6 through 9 to check out the new income guidelines for Take Stock Monroe. Updated family income limits range from $56,425 for a two-person household to $93,125 for an eight-person household.
Take Stock in Children aligns mentorship and college/career readiness with a Florida prepaid tuition scholarship. Take Stock scholars meet once a week for 45 minutes during the school year with a volunteer mentor, participate in college and career readiness workshops, and receive regular educational and career coaching from a Take Stock College Success Coach.
“For 20 years, Take Stock in Children has changed lives in Monroe County by providing a pathway to post-secondary education and success,” Licis-Masson said.
Eligible TSIC students sign a contract promising to earn passing grades each grading period, maintain good attendance and behavior, attend college/career 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 Florida prepaid tuition scholarship.
“Whether their goal is to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or an industry certificate,” Licis-Masson 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.”
More information about Take Stock Monroe and how to access the scholarship application is at monroecountyedfound.com or from the Take Stock Monroe office at 305-293-1546.
Take Stock in Children is the flagship program of the Monroe County Education Foundation. Over 900 scholarships have been granted to Monroe County students since 2001. Nearly 70% of those students have earned a college degree or career certificate, which is well above the national average of the same peer group.
