BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC

Established in brevard county in 1996, take stock in children is a drop-out prevention, college readiness, scholarship and mentoring program for deserving, low-income, at-risk middle and high school students who desire to attend college. Tsic promotes personal growth, self responsibility, and academic success by providing a unique set of resources including mentors, scholarships, long-term support, student advocacy, and a guaranteed educational opportunty. Upon successful completion, students receive a two-year college scholarship. In the last five years, take stock in children of brevard county boasts a 100% graduation rate and a 94% college entrance rate for students in the program.

Scholarships and student awards 161 awarded (104 senior scholarships, 14 jump start scholarships and 43 florida prepaid scholarships). Scholarships change lives by helping students achieve their higher education goals and dreams. The scholarships for graduating seniors program offered merit or need-based scholarship opportunities. The foundation's take stock in children (tsic) program offered scholarships for income-eligible students who met tsic requirements.