Take Stock Alumni Nation is out of this world! Take Stock In Children – Monroe County alum Alejandro Parrado recently accepted a new Engines Test Manufacturing Engineer role supporting BE-3 PM at Blue Origin in West Texas! Team Monroe shared, “Joining Blue Origin and contributing to the future of space exploration has been a dream …
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Imagine a world where every student has a team that believes in them, rallies behind them, and empowers them to reach their full potential. That’s the world we’re building at Take Stock in Children, and you are the game-changers on our team. Our students have shared countless stories about their mentors’ positive impact on their …
From our Take Stock Family to yours, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Enjoy this message of gratitude and hope from Take Stock in Children.
What is a career portfolio, and how can you develop one while in college? We talked with Vanessa Lopez and Destiny Lobatto, two Take Stock in College and Career scholars, about their career goals and how developing a career portfolio is helping them reach them. Vanessa Lopez attends Florida Gulf Coast University, and Destiny Lobatto …
The hard work and dedication of a Crescent City student have put her in the running to receive thousands of dollars to help pay for college. Mithila “Mia” Paul, a senior at Crescent City Junior-Senior High School and a Take Stock in Children mentee, is one of 12 Take Stock seniors in Florida to be …
Putnam County scholar named Take Stock Leaders 4 Life finalist Read More »
We’re honored to have John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery, join us on the Mentors & Milestones Podcast to discuss the Bright Futures Scholarship program! We discussed the importance of scholarships and mentoring in the lives of Florida students, much like Secretary Davis at one point. Parents and mentors—don’t miss this episode on how to …
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Congratulations are in order for Take Stock Polk County student Eshan A.! Pictured on the left, Eshan is one of 2,627 Finalists who matched this year and have earned full four-year scholarships awarded by QuestBridge‘s 52 college partners! Polk County Public Schools shared, “Two seniors from IB Bartow have been awarded scholarships through the prestigious …
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This year’s News Service of Florida Impact Awardees are setting examples of how Floridians care for one another. Their service spans the Sunshine State, from policy that changes lives at the Tallahassee statehouse to advocacy on behalf of families with autism, at-risk youth in the foster-care system and Hispanic entrepreneurship. These honorees also show the …
We proudly announce that two Take Stock in Children students from the Class of 2025 from the Orange County program have been named QuestBridge scholars! QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. From …
Happy Thanksgiving from Take Stock in College and Career! We asked our Student Ambassadors why they are thankful for Take Stock, and they shared this message of gratitude. We hope that you feel the same because we’re thankful for you, scholars!
Take Stock Nation, we’re reflecting on the 29 years of scholarships, mentors, and hope that has made a difference in the lives of our student scholars, mentors, and families. We want to thank you for the countless ways you’ve shown your support, from your generosity in time or resources to simply celebrating the news we …
Take Stock Seminole recently held a special event to show our deep gratitude for the amazing mentors who make a difference in the lives of their students—the Thanks 4 Giving Mentor Appreciation Happy Hour. This event was an opportunity to thank mentors not only for their dedication but for their invaluable guidance and encouragement that …
Take Stock in Seminole Honors Cheryl Blakeney as Mentor of the Year Read More »