Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving, low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. We offer underserved students one-on-one support through caring volunteer mentors, professional college success services, the opportunity to earn a college scholarship, and hope for success in college, career, and life.

Upon high school graduation, each Take Stock in Children scholar receives a two-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship. This scholarship can be used at any college, university, or technical program. For many, this scholarship is the catalyst for a better future by providing a pathway to a successful career thereby breaking the cycle of generational poverty.

--https://edfoundationac.org/take-stock-in-children/

To be eligible for Take Stock in Children, students must attend an Alachua County Public School, be in the sixth, seventh, eighth or ninth grade, and their family must meet eligibility guidelines.