Mary & Karl Haffenreffer Nursing Scholarship (BSN)

FALL 2026

The Mary & Karl Haffenreffer Nursing Scholarship (BSN) is awarded to two (2) students who are residents of Monroe County who plan to enter or continue studies in the BSN Nursing Program at CFK. Each Award is $2,000 ($1,000 Fall & $1,000 Spring); scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit. Students must satisfy a minimum of 9 credit hours for each award term and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75. Eligible students must have a complete 2026-27 FAFSA and meet standards of satisfactory academic progress.

Scholarship recipients are also required to:

1. Confirm registration in courses at The College of the Florida Keys in the term in which the scholarship is to be used.
2. Complete a minimum of 4 hours of volunteer service with the donor and/or The College of the Florida Keys Foundation if requested. (Details will be sent separately if/when applicable.)
3. Attend the annual CFK Scholarship Social at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the William A. Seeker Campus in Key West during the fall semester. The event will occur on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Invitations will be distributed closer to the event.
4. Demonstrate and maintain the scholarship criteria and requirements.

The Foundation reserves the right to withdraw or modify the student’s award based on the student’s fulfillment of required scholarship criteria.

Award
$2,000 ($1,000 Fall & $1,000 Spring)
Scopes
Internal Scholarships
Deadline
06/07/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. *In approximately 500 words, explain what or who has inspired you to pursue a career in Nursing, and how this scholarship will enable you to achieve your educational & career goals. Please note spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and essay structure will be considered. Applicants must submit original work. The overuse of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar software) to write or heavily edit your essay is discouraged. Reviewers may recognize AI-generated content, and excessive use could negatively impact your application score. Your responses should always reflect your own voice and experiences.
  2. Are you a Monroe County Resident?