Polk County Public Schools, Students
Founded in 1995 in response to the need for a scholarship program that provides more than just financial assistance to recipients, Take Stock in Children is a comprehensive program that helps underserved students stay in school, earn a high school diploma, graduate from college and enter the workforce. Enrolling students as early as the eighth grade, the program offers; a college tuition scholarship, volunteer mentors to provide support, and a case manager to support the student’s educational achievements. College and career counseling is also offered to all participants.
Students in the program sign performance contracts agreeing to get good grades, exhibit positive behaviors and remain drug and crime free.
CLICK HERE to view a recent talk with Take Stock President Alonso-Mendoza at a Helios Education Foundation meeting
The 2012 Scholar Dollar Auction will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012. Students are currently saving up their "dollars" to purchase great items as an incentive for their good behavior, grades and accolades.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SHORT VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S SCHOLAR DOLLAR AUCTION
Check out our talented TSIC students online!
Victor Sims- CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO
2011-2012 Household financial eligibility guidelines
The Take Stock in Children Scholarship is designed to serve low-income students who are currently in the 8th grade, Class of 2016. Application and all required attachments
are due by May 1, 2012. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
TSIC Eligibility:
• Students must attend a Polk County public high school and qualify free or reduced lunch.
• Applicant must be in 8th grade and on track to graduate with the Class of 2016.
• Students must graduate with a standard high school diploma, having met all graduation
requirements and successfully completing Algebra II with a C or better prior to graduation.
Click Here to Download the 2012 Take Stock in Children Scholarship Application
This scholarship, made possible by the ChairScholar Foundation, is given to students with various disabilities.
Click here for a list of diabilities that qualifies you for this scholarship
ChairScholars Foundation Homepage
Click Below for the 2011-2012 ChairScholars Application-