Become a Horizon Scholar - Take Stock Student
The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is a scholarship, 导师ship, and college readiness program designed to help Orange County students in grades 9-12 achieve their dreams and impact their community in their own positive way.
By participating in the Horizon Scholars - Take Stock in Children Program, students engage in comprehensive multi-year programming, including hands-on learning opportunities to help lay the foundation for their future, making higher education possible.
8th Grade Application will open in Spring 2025!
For more information about becoming a Horizon Scholar - Take Stock Student, please contact us at 407-582-3008, or email us at horizonscholars@zimoweogrody.net.
学生 Receive:
- A two-year Florida Prepaid Scholarship to use at any public institution in the state of Florida. *Awarded upon successful program completion and graduation from a public high school in the state of Florida.
- 一个志愿者 导师 from the community who they will meet with a minimum of 15 times per year.
- College and life-skills readiness 研讨会 to support personal and professional growth.
- 支持与 community service 小时完成.
- A College Success Coordinator from our team who meets with students a minimum of once per quarter.
- 学术支持 to maintain the required 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Accountability support to help ensure they maintain an academic record that does not include excessive absences or behavioral issues.
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资格
Student 资格:
- Meet the income requirements as outlined on this page. Proof of financial eligibility will need to be submitted with the student 应用程序. *Acceptable documents include 1040 tax form, proof of HUD or SNAP assistance with the student listed as a dependant.
- Be an 8th or 9th grade student in Orange County Public Schools.
- Have at least a 2.总绩点3.
- Complete an 应用程序 and if selected, participate in an interview (parent/guardian is expected to attend as well).
- Have a desire to attend college or a technical school after high school.
*Reminder: Total income before taxes, social security, health benefits, union dues, or other deductions must be reported.
Income Requirements:
|
家庭 大小 |
年度 | 每月 | 每周 |
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $885 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $1,068 |
| 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | $1,251 |
| 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 | $1,434 |
| 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $95,536 | $7,795 | $1,799 |
| 每个额外的 family member add: |
$9,509 | $793 | $183 |
马上申请
在线申请: The Horizon Scholars - Take Stock in Children Application will be available online Spring 2025 for current eligible 8th graders in Orange County, Florida. 应用程序 takes approximately 45分钟 to complete and you will need to upload your financial eligibility documents to complete 应用程序.
最后期限 & Completing Your Application
最后期限 to Apply:
8th grade 应用程序 will open Spring 2025.
Applications should include the following:
- Student statement
- Parent statement
- Financial 资格 Forms: Acceptable documents include 1040 tax form, proof of HUD or SNAP assistance with the student listed as a dependant.
- Once you have submitted a complete 应用程序 you should receive an email with a pdf version of your 应用程序 for you to download for your records. 如果你没有 receive this, something is missing from your 应用程序 and you should contact HorizonScholars@zimoweogrody.net 寻求帮助.
*Please do NOT use an OCPS email address on your 应用程序. This will prevent you from receiving important interview updates and selection information.
What to Expect After You Apply:
- Application will be reviewed and students will be invited to interview. *Please contact HorizonScholars@zimoweogrody.net if you have not heard back two weeks after your grade's 应用程序 deadline to apply to confirm we received your 应用程序.
- 学生 will be informed of the program decision shortly after their interview.
- Selected students will participate in an induction ceremony or contract signing to officially join the Horizon Scholars - Take Stock in Children Program.