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Take Stock in Children/Doorways

Through the support of businesses, civic groups, a myriad of organizations and individuals who care enough to invest their resources in the future of our school children, the TSIC/Doorways Scholarship Initiative, in partnership with Take Stock in Children, is giving low-income students the opportunity to work toward the attainable goal of a college education. While TSIC/Doorways provides those necessary college tuition funds, this comprehensive program offers so much more including mentors who provide inspiration and guidance and school-based ambassadors who monitor student progress and enhance student learning through enrichment activities. The TSIC/Doorways program has been so successful, it has become a model for similar programs both statewide and nationally.

Donor contributions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Prepaid Foundation. That means that every contribution, no matter the size, will be doubled in value. Currently, the cost of a full scholarship is $7,950, which will be fully matched to fund one deserving student's college education.


TSIC/Doorways Scholars

  • Students may be nominated for a TSIC/Doorways Scholarship in grades 6 - 10. If awarded, they will receive the opportunity for a two-year college tuition scholarship or technical school training by fulfilling a contractual obligation to attend school regularly, maintain at least a "C" in all classes, study for tests, complete homework assignments and remain crime and drug free.
  • Currently, there are more than 1,450 TSIC/Doorways graduates that are now achieving success at many of our Florida colleges and universities.
  • There are approximately 40,000 students in Pinellas County who are eligible for TSIC/Doorways Scholarships.

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