Scholarship & College Readiness
The TSIC scholarship covers up to four years of tuition and local fees at the Florida state college rate. It may be applied toward approved vocational programs or used to offset university costs.
Upon high school graduation and completion of TSIC requirements, funds are disbursed directly to the institution each term after the student enrolls.
- Earn a 70 or better in all classes (at least a 2.0 GPA)
- Meet mentoring session benchmark each school year
- Uphold attendance and behavior expectations
- Stay drug-free and crime-free (Will result in immediate dismissal)
- FAFSA
- Florida Bright Futures
- Scholarships.com
- Fast Web
- Scholarships America
- UNCF
- Academic, musical, or sports scholarships provided by universities
Mentoring
Sessions are typically 30–45 minutes at school and occur weekly or bi-weekly during the school year. TSIC requires at least 15 logged sessions per school year.
Yes. In-person mentoring sessions are held in a visible location on campus or in a monitored conference room at the Hall Center. Virtual sessions are conducted through the TSIC app, where all video and chat communications are monitored for safety.
Yes. Once a mentor and student are matched, the Mentor Coordinator e-introduces the mentor to the parent or guardian.
Students and mentors can only communicate with their mentors through their parents/guardians, the TSIC app, or through Take Stock staff.
Program Requirements
Scholars should maintain regular school attendance, demonstrate good citizenship, and follow school and TSIC codes of conduct. Failure to do so can lead to probation. Click here to download the Probation Ladder Infographic.
Please notify TSIC staff. We’ll help reschedule and create a plan to get back on track. Repeated no-shows may affect program standing and can lead to probation. Click here to download the Probation Ladder Infographic.
Communication & Support
For student support or overall program questions, contact our Student Services Coordinator Alex Bach.
For questions about grades, tutoring, or college, contact our College Readiness Coach Jeanne Kimberl.
For mentor support or questions, contact our Mentor Coordinator Danielle Randall.
Look for emails with a subject line that begins with “Take Stock”.
Pay attention to text messages from Take Stock staff.
Events & Opportunities
- New Student Orientation — A welcome event for new scholars and their families.
- Kickoff Dinner — A celebration at the start of the school year for students in grades 7–9, setting the stage for a great year ahead.
- End-of-Year Dinner — A celebratory event for students in grades 10–12, including recognition of our graduating seniors.
Yes!
- Become a mentor — As the parent or guardian of a Take Stock scholar, you understand how important mentorship is for our students.
- Tutor Monitoring — We have a tutoring service for our students. Each session has to be monitored. It is 1 hour a week and all you have to do is listen. Interested? Email Alex Bach.
- Volunteer for Burger Battle by the Bay — A fundraiser that provides us with 1 Take Stock scholarship each year.
- Volunteer for Wreaths Across America — Lay Remembrance wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Technical Help
Send an email to TSIC app support . Tell them in detail what is going on and attach screenshots if possible.
Community Resources
We have a peer-to-peer tutoring program. Contact our College Readiness Coach Jeanne Kimberl for more information.
Yes. We can connect families with school counselors and trusted community providers for counseling and wellness support.
