The Education Foundation offers two different opportunities for college scholarships through the Take Stock in Children program as well as the Senior Scholarship program.

Take Stock in Children
Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentoring program for middle and high school students.

Senior Scholarship
Senior Scholarship is available for any
Alachua County high school senior who
meets the requirements.

Take Stock in Children
Maximizing Student Potential
Through scholarships, mentoring and college readiness efforts, Take Stock in Children gives students an opportunity to achieve their dreams by providing guidance, confidence, and tools to better their lives and create a generational impact on their families and communities. Upon high school graduation, each TSIC scholar receives a two-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship. This scholarship can be used at any college, university, or technical program.

$480,000
in scholarships awarded in 2020

465
graduates since 1996

100%
local TSIC graduation rate
How to Apply
Students are invited to apply after being identified by school guidance counselors and staff.
To be eligible for Take Stock in Children, students must attend an Alachua County Public School, be in the 7-9th grade, and their family income must be lower than these guidelines. We have two application cycles: December (9th grade) and May (7th and 8th grade) of each school year. If you would like to be placed on the application list, please email your student’s name, grade, and school to Student Services Coordinator, Au’Vian Cherry, at cherryap@gm.sbac.edu or call 352-955-7250 Ext. 6417.
If you would like to receive an application for your student, please email your student’s name, grade, and school to Student Services Coordinator, Au’Vian Cherry, at cherryap@gm.sbac.edu or call 352-955-7250 Ext. 6417
Senior Scholarship
Investing in Student Success
The Senior Scholarship program was the first initiative at The Education Foundation. It now awards over $200,000 each year in college scholarships to Alachua County high school seniors. Through college scholarships, students are empowered and equipped to graduate from high school and exceed at the next level. Thirty-eight local families, businesses, and civic organizations have partnered with our Foundation to make these scholarship opportunities possible. A number of these scholarships have been set up to honor someone and help keep their memory alive by sending students to college. It is our pleasure to work with their families and friends as we remember these great people.

38+
businesses that partnered with us to award scholarships

$209,500
scholarships awarded in 2020

59
high school senior recipients in 2020
How to Apply
To be eligible, students must be a 12th grade student in an Alachua County public high school.
Applications will open Spring 2021 for Alachua County senior high
school students.
As part of the online application process, students will be required to:
- Answer a general questionnaire detailing general academic and financial information.
- Upload a personal resume detailing academic and extracurricular activities.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, employer, or community leader.
- Answer the following short essay questions:
- Describe your plans for college education and your future career goals.
- Describe a special attribute, accomplishment, or experience that you believe sets you apart.
Please note: some scholarships require applicants to submit additional information.
Please contact our Director of Programs, Tia Paul, with any questions by phone at (352) 955-7250 Ext. 6416 our by email at brocktt@gm.sbac.edu.
View a complete list of the scholarship opportunities for 2021 here: