Take Stock in Children (TSIC)
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.
Contacts:
- Teresa Choquette, Take Stock in Children,
Student Advocate 863-519-8076
Click here to email - Susan Fenich, Take Stock in Children,
Program Coordinator 863-519-8077
Click here to email
Click here to learn the details of our
11th Annual Scholarship Scramble!
Become a Mentor
Mentors are matched with a high school student at a school near their home or work. We ask that our mentors visit their students on campus only, at a time approved by the student's teacher, each week or every other week for 30 minutes. Lunch is a great time for mentors to meet with their students, watch this video to see how you can "change a life over lunch"! Contact Susan Fenich, 863-519-8077, to get complete information on becoming a TSIC mentor!
Message from TSIC President Alonso-Mendoza
CLICK HERE to view a recent talk with Take Stock President Alonso-Mendoza at a Helios Education Foundation meeting
Talented Scholars Online!
Check out our talented TSIC students online:
Fred Perdue from Kathleen High School will soon be covering college sports via his own sports show, click here to check out this talented young man!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LEADERS FOR LIFE RECEPTION VIDEO
Victor Sims- CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO
Kyaw Win- CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO
CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE ABOUT TSIC STUDENT KIERSTEIN NELSON'S SURPRISE VISIT FROM MICKEY MOUSE!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SPOTLIGHT ON TSIC RECIPIENT, KAYLEE BLEDSOE
For Current Scholarship Recipients
All graduating seniors must complete the FAFSA in order to receive the Bright Futures scholarship, Take Stock in Children Florida Prepaid scholarship or Polk Education Foundation scholarships. FAFSA opens on January 1.
- Scholar Dollar Acquisition and Auction Information
- TSIC State Website
- 2013 Scholarship Price List
- Florida Prepaid Approved Colleges List
- Florida Prepaid Annual Survey Form
- Statewide Directory for Take Stock in Children
- Southern Scholarship Foundation- Apply for Funding Opportunities!
Scholarship Opportunities
**Please review the household financial eligibility guidelines before completing any TSIC application**
- 2012-13 ChairScholars Scholarship - This scholarship, made possible by the ChairScholars Foundation, is given to students with various disabilities.
- Class of 2017 Scholarship (for current 8th graders) - .
- Deadline is February 28, 2013
- Click Here to Download the Class of 2017 Scholarship
Help us Raise Money
- Play in or sponsor our 2013 Scholarship Scramble! Contact Susan Fenich at 863-519-8077.