Take Stock in Children

Take Stock in Children Polk County

Support Take Stock in Children

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 are also offered to all participants.

Students in the program sign performance contracts agreeing to get good grades, exhibit positive behavior and remain drug and crime free. If all program requirements are met, students receive a college tuition scholarship when they graduate high school!

BECOME A TSIC MENTOR AND HELP STUDENTS EARN THEIR SCHOLARSHIP!

TSIC Mentor

Take Stock Polk County is looking for qualified mentors to help guide our high school Take Stock scholars!

Dedicate 30 minutes, twice a month to meet with a high school student who has the odds stacked against them
Encourage a student to pledge to maintain good grades and GPA, maintain good attendance, and remain crime and drug free
Inspire a student to earn a college scholarship by graduating high school and staying true to their pledge

To become a Take Stock mentor:

Complete the Mentor Application
Complete the New Mentor Training video
Pass a Level 2 Background Check
Be matched with a Polk County high school student

Mentor Application Form

Take Stock in Children Student Application Information

Current 9th-11th grade students enrolled in a Polk County Public High School or Charter School
Meet Income Eligibility Guidelines
Students must currently have and maintain
2.0 GPA or higher
C grade average or higher
No more than 6 unexcused absences in a semester
Good behavior in and out of school
Pledge to remain crime and drug free
Meet with a dedicated volunteer mentor on school campus, during school hours, twice a month during the school year
Meet with a Take Stock in Children College Readiness Coach
Attend virtual meetings, in-person workshops, and additional program requirements

Students who successfully graduate high school will earn a two-year Florida Prepaid Scholarship to use for tuition only at a Florida public university, college, or technical school.

Pictures of Take Stock Students

Take Stock Students

Student Application

Thanks a MILLION to our 23rd Annual Take Stock in Children Golf Scholarship Scramble Sponsors!

With a sold-out tournament featuring 40 teams, the Polk Education Foundation and Citrus Center Kiwanis Club raised funds to achieve ONE MILLION dollars for the life Scholarship Scramble. Funds raised benefit the Take Stock in Children program and help us afford the opportunity to purchase 2-year Florida Prepaid Scholarships through Project STARS for each one of our Take Stock Scholars. Thank you again to Cleveland Heights Golf Course, our incredible sponsors, the Citrus Center Kiwanis Club, and volunteers for helping make the tournament a success!

23rd Annual Take Stock in Children Golf Scholarship Scramble Sponsors