Escambia
County Public Schools
What is a
Mentee?
men·tee
/’men tee’/
noun
a person who is guided by a mentor
SYNONYMS:
learner, scholar, student, trainee, apprentice, pupil, achiever, dreamer
0 Students
Successfully serviced since 1995
0+
Middle & High
School Students
School Students
Attending 814 Florida Public Schools
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Postsecondary
Scholars
Scholars
Attending Florida’s 40 public colleges and universities
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Mentors
Take Stock mentors have collectively completed 3,145,860 volunteer mentor hours.
$0 Million
Florida Prepaid Foundation Projects STARS College Scholarships
484 Students
Students served across Escambia County since 2001
484
Middle & High
School Students
School Students
Students served across Escambia County since 2001
190+
Postsecondary
Scholars
Scholars
At Florida public colleges & universities
142
Active Mentors
Active volunteer mentors in the county
$3.2 Million
Scholarship dollars supporting Escambia County students
Program Impact
2024–25 Accountability Report
Click HereWhat is a Take Stock Scholar?
- A student committed to academic success
- A student who shows determination, leadership potential, and a desire for a brighter future
- A mentee who is willing to listen and learn
- A student who remains crime-free and drug-free
What commitments does a
Take Stock Scholar make?
- Stay on track academically, maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Meet weekly with their mentor, 30-45 minutes during the school day (minimum 15 sessions per school year)
- Communicates with their Mentor and College Readiness Coach throughout the school year
- Participates in program events
- Maintains good citizenship and has minimal absences
What does Take Stock in Children Provide?
- A caring Mentor who believes in their Scholar
- Access to resources, workshops, and opportunities to grow
- Academic and college-readiness support throughout school
- A new laptop for college
- A 4-year college tuition scholarship
How do I become a Take Stock Scholar?
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Complete an online application.
- Select Escambia County and press NEXT.
- Both scholar AND parent/guardian must complete personal statements. Make sure they’re written by you — we want the real you, not AI!
- Submit your most recent tax return.