Standard TSIC
Pasco County middle school students, primarily 7th graders are selected for the Take Stock in Children program based on family income, parental support, good behavior, good grades, attendance, teacher recommendation, determination, goals and other factors.
Students must meet the economic eligibility guidelines established by the State of Florida for free/reduced lunch status. For school year 2006-2007 guidelines, click here .
Students must fulfill contractual obligations in order to receive the Take Stock in Children scholarship after high school graduation. Click here to view a sample contract.
Obligations include:
- Attend school on a regular basis
- Maintain a minimum of a "C" or 2.0 GPA
- Demonstrate positive behavior, in and out of school
- Meet with a volunteer mentor on a regular basis
- Remain crime and drug free
- Graduate from a Florida high school
Students selected receive up to a 2 + 2 Florida Prepaid Foundation college scholarship or a vocational /Technical school scholarship. This can include full tuition to attend two years at a community college followed by two years at a university, or full tuition for two years attendance at a vocational or trade school.Take Stock in Children scholarship can be combined with other scholarship opportunities.
Applications for Take Stock in Children (7th graders), 21st Century Sholarship fund of Pasco Schools (7th & 8th graders), and ChairScholars (5th-8th graders) will be made available online on January 9, 2007. Applications require proof of your economic eligibility.
All applications must be returned to your child’s school guidance counselor only by Friday, February 23, 2007
Selection will be announced week of March 19.
Scholarships with added eligibility requirements are:
21st Century Scholarship Fund (link) of Pasco County Schools eligibility requirements are the same with the addition of a demonstrated talent in the fields of math, science and/or technology
ChairScholars eligibility requirements are the same with the addition of a documented physical handicap.
Click here for information on how you can invest in a child
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