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COMMIT
Make school a commitment by attending & preparing yourself for class daily.
STRIVE
FOR
SUCCESS
Set goals & create a plan of action in order to achieve them. Write down these goals & work to make them a reality.
HAVE
BALANCE
Create a healthy balance between school, work, and play. Allow yourself enough time in advance for upcoming important tasks.
GET
INVOLVED
BECOME CONNECTED
Challenge yourself to become active in school and community events. Allow for new experiences and opportunities.
Get to know those who will positively impact your life. Seek our guidance, as well as friends, and those that won't come between you and your dreams.
Dr. A. Hickrod was a professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University when he encouraged the consideration of establishing a grant that would provide vital support many students desperately needed. It was his opinion that this would be a unique program to encourage them to stay in school, and fill a big gap that is currently void. Eventually, the "Stay 4" Project® was formed and initiated in the Bloomington-Normal area, and looked at other key areas within the state where it could expand. Today, the program is available in 11 school districts.
A Support Program,
Not Another Scholarship
