Monroe County Pathways to Success Scholarship

Spring 2027

The Monroe County Pathways to Success Scholarship was established to support degree-seeking students at the Upper Keys Center at The College of the Florida Keys. To be eligible, students must have a completed 2026-27 FAFSA, be a Monroe County resident, a Florida resident for tuition purposes, and meet satisfactory academic progress. The award is $500, and students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the awarded term and maintain a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship will be applied toward tuition and fees at CFK for the upcoming Spring 2027 semester.

Scholarship Recipients are also required to:

1. Confirm registration in courses at The College of the Florida Keys in the term(s) 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. 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
$500
Scopes
Internal Scholarships
Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In approximately 500 words, explain why you feel you should be a Monroe County Pathways to Success Scholarship recipient. Include any special circumstances you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider. Please note that 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 response should always reflect your own voice and experiences.