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Take Stock in Children

Take Stock in Children is a statewide initiative supporting at-risk, low-income students with college tuition scholarships, dedicated volunteer mentors, and the encouragement needed to build a brighter future. FUTURES administers the Volusia County program and raises scholarship funds through community support.

Student Commitment

  • Maintain at least a 2.5 weighted cumulative GPA
  • Meet weekly with a trained volunteer mentor for 30 minutes
  • Attend required program events
  • Remain drug- and crime-free and make positive choices

What Students Receive

Mentorship, college and career readiness support, and an opportunity to earn a postsecondary scholarship. Eligible scholarship donations are matched dollar-for-dollar through Florida’s Stanley Tate STARS program.

Want to help this program go further?

Community support gives FUTURES the flexibility to meet real needs and expand opportunity.

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