In October, Lake Sumter TSIC begins student recruitment. The number of scholarships available depends on previous year’s fundraising outcomes.
The application window for the 2021-2022 School Year is currently closed. During the application cycle students apply online at TSICLakeSumter.AwardSpring.com. Applications are only open to current 9th grade students who meet the criteria and who believe they will benefit from the Take Stock in Children program. To get notifications about our Application Window please sign up for our interest list by clicking HERE.
In order to qualify to the student must meet the following criteria:
- Student must demonstrate financial need per the USDA Income Guidelines and be able to provide tax documentation of such need
- Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and at least a C in every class
- Student must not have any major attendance or behavioral issues
- Student must have a social security number
- Student must show a desire to succeed and must be able to provide an essay and two letters of recommendation
- Student must be enrolled in one of these 11 public high schools in Lake or Sumter County:
- East Ridge, Eustis, Lake Minneola, Leesburg, Mount Dora, South Lake, South Sumter, Tavares, The Villages Charter, Umatilla, or Wildwood Middle-High
The deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 School Year has passed. Questions? Call the office at 352-787-6576.