Ainsley Nicole Tibbett Memorial Scholarship

SPRING 2026

The Ainsley Nicole Tibbett Memorial Scholarship was created to provide support for a CFK student that demonstrates financial need along with an interest in mental health initiatives and suicide prevention. The award amount is $1,000, and the minimum enrollment requirement is part-time (6–11 credits). Eligible students must be pursuing a degree at CFK and have a completed 2025–2026 FAFSA on file. Awards are subject to satisfactory academic progress and requirements as stipulated in the student handbook. Scholarship monies can be used toward tuition and fees at The College of the Florida Keys for the upcoming semester.

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 typically occurs in September, and details will be distributed when confirmed.
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.

Donor
The Ainsley Nicole Foundation
Award
$1,000
Scopes
Internal Scholarships
Deadline
11/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Ainsley Nicole Tibbett Memorial Scholarship is awarded in loving memory of Ainsley Nicole Tibbett, a vibrant, athletic, and adventurous woman whose life was cut short by struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety. Ainsley graduated from The College of the Florida Keys before attending the University of Miami. She cheered for the Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins. This scholarship awards students with a strong interest in mental health initiatives or suicide prevention. Please read Ainsley's story at https://cfk.academicworks.com/donors/the-ainsley-nicole-foundation. In your essay, reflect on Ainsley’s life and describe your history, goals, and interest in mental health initiatives and/or suicide prevention. Please note that spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and essay structure will be considered, as the committee places great importance on the content of each essay. 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.