{"id":252872,"date":"2026-04-30T19:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252872\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T19:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T19:26:17","slug":"surprise-scholarships-for-college-students-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252872\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprise Scholarships for College Students \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6659_41edca.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduate Avil-Lee McCurvin celebrates during the Take Stock In Children...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6637_efe369.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6637_efe369.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduate Avil-Lee McCurvin celebrates during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6656_8ed591.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6656_8ed591.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Parents of graduatges react with awe and joy as it...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6613_1b6886.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6613_1b6886.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parents of graduatges react with awe and joy as it is announced that the graduate&#8217;s 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates wait in the Orlando City\/Orlando Pride players tunnel before...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6650_5e1686.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6650_5e1686.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates wait in the Orlando City\/Orlando Pride players tunnel before taking the stage during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Take Stock In Children CEO Bethany Lacey speaks during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6615_107502.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6615_107502.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Take Stock In Children CEO Bethany Lacey speaks during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Parents of graduates react with awe and joy as it...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6611_7f1889.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6611_7f1889.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parents of graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that the graduate&#8217;s 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates take photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6628_7602aa.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6628_7602aa.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates take photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6617_5f0867.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6617_5f0867.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates wait to receive their diplomas during the Take Stock...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6629_ca331b.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6629_ca331b.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates wait to receive their diplomas during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates pose for photos while holding their diplomas during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6632_a863e2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6632_a863e2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates pose for photos while holding their diplomas during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduate Alexis Vu gets her diploma during the Take Stock...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6635_023c37.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6635_023c37.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduate Alexis Vu gets her diploma during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates pose for a group photo during the Take Stock...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6639_fed30a.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6639_fed30a.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates pose for a group photo during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates pose for photos during the Take Stock In Children...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6624_d04447.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6624_d04447.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates pose for photos during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates wait in the Orlando City\/Orlando Pride players tunnel before...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6646_ac0705.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6646_ac0705.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates wait in the Orlando City\/Orlando Pride players tunnel before taking the stage during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6667_2d4f35.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TOS-L-TakeStockChildrenGraduation6667_2d4f35.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 16<\/p>\n<p>Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended to 4-year college scholarships during the Take Stock In Children Orange County graduation ceremony at Inter&amp;Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Approximately 120 Orange County high school seniors in Take Stock in Children graduated during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Graduates react with awe and joy as it is announced that their 2-year college scholarships are all extended&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252873,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[558,28,114,1335,139,141,140,914,106],"class_list":["post-252872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-business","tag-florida","tag-latest-headlines","tag-orange-county","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-state","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252872\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}