The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West Scholarship

SUMMER 2026

The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West Scholarship is available to students currently enrolled in the AS Culinary or Hospitality program, or any associated College Credit Certificate in culinary or hospitality courses at CFK for the Summer 2026 semester. Eligible students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, have a completed 2025-26 FAFSA on file, and meet standards of satisfactory academic progress.

An award of $850 will be granted for the summer term and may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, and other educational expenses.

Scholarship Recipients are also required to:

1. Confirm registration in at least one hospitality course at CFK in the term in which the scholarship is to be used.
2. Attend the Annual CFK Scholarship Recipient & Donor 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.
3. Complete a minimum of 4 hours of volunteer service to the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and/or CFK Foundation if requested. (Details will be sent separately if/when applicable.)
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.