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Applications for the 2026–27 school year will be accepted January 20, 2026 – February 26, 2026.
Applications will be available through Middle School Guidance Counselors* in late January 2026.
Selections will be made in Summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year.
* For a list of schools we service, click here to visit our FAQs page.
Take Stock in Children is a statewide nonprofit that provides
scholarships, mentors, and hope
to help students from low-income families break the cycle of poverty through education.
Take Stock of Escambia operates locally under the
Escambia County Public Schools Foundation.
Upon graduation, students are awarded a 4-year Florida state college scholarship.
Four years / 120 credit hours of tuition and fees at the Florida state college rate.
Scholarships can also be used toward:
*FAFSA, Pell Grant, and other scholarships may still be needed.
“I became a mentor because I saw the need and knew I could make time for such an amazing program. From the very first meeting, my mentee asked to see me weekly—and that meant more to me than she’ll ever know. Being a mentor has shown me the real difference one person can make.
— NeRissa Bates, Realtor, LPT Realty
Behind every Take Stock Scholar is a mentor who offers guidance, encouragement, and hope. Mentors inspire students to dream bigger, stay focused, and keep going.
Can’t commit to weekly mentoring right now? You can still make a meaningful impact in a student’s life.
Want to learn more? Reach out to us anytime — we’d love to help you get involved!
Office Phone Number: (850) 469-5458
Student Services Coordinator:
Alexandra Bach
(404) 496-1879
College Readiness Coach:
Jeanne Kimberl
(850) 292-8279
Mentor Coordinator:
Danielle Randall
(850) 292-7192