Indian River Habitat for Humanity's successful Scholarship and After-School Program and Prep Club are entering their fifth year. New this year, the program has been expanded and now offers scholarships to our homeowners who wish to pursue further education.
The five components of the Scholarship Committee are:
· After School Care Subsidy Funds- Habitat students participating in approved education based after school programs are eligible for 75% of the monthly fee up to $75 per month.
· Summer Care Subsidy Funds- Habitat students participating in approved education based summer care programs are eligible for 75% of the cost of the program.
· The Habitat Prep Club- This “college bound” program makes college a reality for our students! Starting in sixth grades, children have the opportunity to tour every college in the state of Florida, while completing their secondary education. Prep Clubbers also attend life skill classes and participate in community service events.
· Post Secondary Education Scholarships (Homeowners’ Children)- Habitat students attending colleges, universities or trade schools are eligible for $1,000 per semester to support their educational endeavors.
· Post Secondary Education Scholarships (Homeowners)- Habitat homeowners attending colleges, universities or trade schools are eligible for $1,000 per semester to support their educational endeavors.
Currently, we are serving:
· After School Subsidy Care- 49
· Summer Care Subsidy- 42 (summer 2010)
· Prep Club- 16
· Post Secondary Education Scholarships (Homeowners’ Children)- 7
· Post Secondary Education Scholarships (Homeowners)- 8
Funds are raised for the Scholarship and After-School program through special events such as the HabiTrot to Higher Education 5K run/walk held each spring, the Habitat Bowl to Build tournament held each summer, and through the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses in the Indian River County community.
