Mentor Appreciation Month - Thank you to our mentors!

Applications for the 2026–27 school year will be accepted
January 20, 2026 – February 26, 2026.

Information will be provided by Middle School Counselors* the week of January 19, 2026.

Selections will be made in Summer 2026 for the 2026–27 school year.

How To Become A Scholar – Click Here How To Become A Mentor – Click Here

What is Take Stock in Children?

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.

Take Stock Provides

  • A volunteer community mentor
  • College readiness tools and guidance
  • A strong community of support

Take Stock Scholars Commit to

  • Strong academics
  • Consistent attendance
  • Positive citizenship

Upon graduation, students are awarded a 4-year Florida state college scholarship.

Program Information

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Frequently Asked Questions
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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

What is a Take Stock Mentor?

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.

  • A mentor is a caring, consistent adult who believes in their mentee’s future.
  • A mentor is a friend who provides consistent support and encouragement.
  • They meet with their student for 30–45 minutes during the school day, on campus.
  • Mentors listen, encourage, and help students set goals for success in school and beyond.
  • They are not tutors or authority figures.
  • Mentors walk beside students on their journey, offering guidance and belief in their potential.
Mentors change lives — one conversation at a time. Click here to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions?

Contact us!

Office Email Address:
staff@takestockofescambia.org

Office Phone Number:
(850) 469-5458

Student Services Coordinator:
Alexandra Bach
abach@ecsdfl.us
(404) 496-1879

College Readiness Coach:
Jeanne Kimberl
jkimberl@ecsdfl.us
(850) 292-8279

Office Address:

Escambia County
Public Schools Foundation
Attention: TSIC Program
30 East Texar Drive, Suite 113
Pensacola, FL 32503-2902

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