VIERA, FLA. – Brevard county student, Bailey Shaw, was selected among fourteen high school scholars in Florida as a semifinalist for the Take Stock in Children’s Annual Leaders 4 Life Fellowship program created in partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation.
The fourteen highly motivated scholars, who are amongst several thousand high school students statewide benefiting from Take Stock in Children, were selected based on their demonstrated strong leadership skills, moral character and academic success.
“We are so proud of Bailey’s accomplishments,” said Susan Knowles, Brevard County Take Stock in Children College Success Coach. “She is a hardworking and driven student who exemplifies leadership in all of her academic endeavors.”
Take Stock in Children’s Leaders 4 Life Fellowship program was created in partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation to provide financial resources, services and support needed to ensure student success throughout college. The fellowship provides finalists with funds for textbooks and supplies, housing, transportation, food and other college-related expenses. The mission of this program is to enable these students to excel in a university environment by giving them the resources that empower them to develop their full potential as “leaders 4 life.”
“These life-changing fellowships represent a significant chapter in the history of Take Stock in Children and further exemplify our commitment to improve college enrollment and retention for our scholars,” said Ted Carter, State Board Chair of Take Stock in Children. “By eliminating all financial concerns, these students will be able to focus solely on their education and embrace the college experience on the path to success.”
The semifinalists must submit a video essay, which will be used by a state selection committee to ultimately choose the six recipients who will be awarded the Leaders 4 Life Fellowship during Take Stock in Children’s annual Leadership Summit.