Apply to Take Stock in Children of Escambia County
Scholarships, Mentors, & Hope
Eligibility Overview
- Attends 6th or 7th grade in an Escambia County public school
- Meets financial eligibility requirements
- Earns grades of all Cs or better
- Exhibits good behavior and attendance
- Is a U.S. citizen or resident alien
How to Apply
Please read in full before starting.
- Confirm financial eligibility (see chart), and be ready to upload the most recent Form 1040 (no schedules) for the tax filer who claims the student. If taxes are not filed, call 850-469-5458 for options.
- Personal statements are required for both the student and the parent/guardian. Selection depends on thoughtful statements; statements must be at least 100 words. Please do not use AI. We want to hear from you, not a computer! you can type them in or upload the drafts at the end of the application.
- Do not use student school district email address.
- Open the application and select Escambia as your county. If you can answer YES to the first five questions, you’ll be routed to the full application.
- To save and finish later: complete at least through Section B, scroll to the end, click Save then Next, then on the next screen click Submit to receive a “resume later” link by email. (Check spam if you don’t see it; do not start a second application.)
- Answer all items marked with an asterisk (*).
- Upload proof of income and any other requested documents. If you photograph paperwork, please make sure the images are clear.
- When finished, click Submit, then Next, then Submit again. You’ll get a confirmation email.