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
Applications opened for the 2022-2023 school year on November 1st. Applications are now closed.
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 these eligibility guidelines.
We will only have one recruitment cycle this school year. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2022.
A link to the application can be found here. Please contact our Student Services Coordinator Alayna Reddick at reddickal@gm.sbac.edu or call 352-955-7250 Ext. 6417 with any questions you may have.

$701,000
in scholarships awarded in 2022

645
graduates since 1996

100%
college bound graduating seniors
How to Apply
Applications are currently closed for students.
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 these eligibility guidelines.
We have two application cycles: Fall and Spring of each school year.
If you would like to be placed on the Application Request List, please email your student’s name, grade, and school to our Student Services Coordinator Alayna Reddick at reddickal@gm.sbac.edu or call 352-955-7250 Ext. 6417.
Application are currently closed!
Student Nominations
Teachers, coaches, mentors and other student advocates can nominate a student for Take Stock in Children by completing the Letter of Recommendation form below and emailing it to our Student Services Coordinator Alayna Reddick at reddickal@gm.sbac.edu .
Letters of recommendation cannot be completed by parents, guardians or family members.
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 public high school seniors. Through college scholarships, students are empowered and equipped to graduate from high school and exceed at the next level. Forty-two 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.

42
businesses partners

$221,000
scholarships awarded in 2022

65
high school senior recipients
How to Apply
To be eligible, students must be in 12th-grade in an Alachua County public high school.
Our Senior Scholarship Application are now open for 2023!
Timeline
- The scholarship application opens on our website – January 5, 2023
- Application closes – February 20, 2023
- Preliminary grading of applications – February 21 – March 9, 2023
- Sponsors review and select recipients – March through April 2023
- Students notified of winning via email at end of April or early May
Application Instructions
The application for spring 2023 will open on Thursday, January 5, 2023 and close on February 20, 2023.
To Apply Visit: https://edfoundationac.awardspring.com
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, Tatila Brock-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 2023 here: