HEF is now accepting applicants for the Senior Scholarship program! Twelfth grade students with aspirations of continuing their education after high school at a university, community or technical college can apply for scholarships ranging from $500 to $15,000.

Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria such as GPA, field of study, financial need, challenges overcome, SAT/ACT scores, school, community service or extracurricular activity participation and vary from scholarship to scholarship

If you or your mentee have any questions regarding HEF's senior scholarship,

 feel free to contact Angie Anthony at aanthony@educationfoundation.com

The scholarship application window is open through

January 31, 2023.

Students can check out the following scholarships databases as well:

Fast Web, HCPS Scholarship Matrix, College Green Light.

The TSIC Mentor Resource Portal also has a lot of good resources.

Click here to check out the Financial Aid Folder!

How did you become involved with mentoring through Hillsborough Education Foundation? 

I got involved through my company, McKinstry. We find it really important to make giving back to our community a priority. I’m so glad we found this opportunity. 

What has been the most rewarding part of mentoring? I worked with kids during high school and college as a counselor at the Boys & Girls Club, so being able to get back into that has been awesome. It has also been great because I have a new perspective and previous experiences to share with my mentee about the college application process. 

What do you believe is the key to being a quality mentor? Listening! I think it is the best form of communication. 

When you are not spending time with your mentee, what else do you like to do in your free time? I have two awesome dogs that I spend a lot of time with and I also enjoy boating and golfing with my husband and friends as well. 

What do you hope your mentee will learn from you? I hope that my mentee will learn patience, persistence, and the importance of communication. 

Upcoming Mentor/Mentee Events

The Take Stock in Children team is excited to host two in-person events this quarter for you to spend time with your mentees outside of school and virtual mentoring! The events are listed below:



HEF/Frameworks' Professional Development Workshop

*Limited Spots Available*

• Description: HEF is partnering with Frameworks of Tampa Bay to offer free mentor and mentee professional development opportunities. Frameworks’ engaging, interactive professional development workshops support schools and youth-serving organizations in integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into their programs and practices.
• Date & Time: November 21st from 5:30PM-6:30PM.
• Location: Hillsborough Education Foundation (2306 N. Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33607)
• Important Information: Mentees and mentors will be responsible for their own transportation.

Click here to sign up for the event!

TSIC Armature Works Day

*New Date*

• Description: Armature Works is an elevated food court right in front of the Hillsborough River. Mentors and Mentees are invited to grab lunch and catch up!
• Date & Time: December 3^rd from 11:00AM-2:00PM
• Location: Armature Works (1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602)
• Important Information: Mentees and mentors will be responsible for their own transportation, food and parking.

Click here to sign up for the event!

Please Note:

RSVP’ing does not guarantee you a spot for these events. Space is limited and on a first-come basis. You will receive a confirmation email letting you know if you are confirmed to attend. Both of these events will count as a mentor session.

Mark Your Calendar