The Tuga Leadership Fellow Scholarship

Spring 2027

The Tuga Leadership Fellow Scholarship is awarded to CFK Bachelor’s degree students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, passion for the community, and a collaborative spirit. The Fellow must participate in a minimum of 3 hours of activities a week (Monday-Friday) or 45 hours per semester for the division of Advancement by representing students on the CFK Foundation Board and interacting with donors, community partners, and alumni. The student will acquire leadership skills by working closely with the VP Advancement and Director of Advancement.

Award is $750. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Spring 2027 semester, be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have a completed 2026–27 FAFSA on file with the College.

Scholarship recipients are also required to:
1. Confirm registration in courses at CFK in the term in which the scholarship is to be used.
2. Complete a minimum of 8 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 in Key West during the Fall semester. The event typically occurs in September, and details will be distributed when confirmed.
4. Fulfill the responsibilities of the Tuga Leadership Fellow throughout the Spring 2027 semester, including completing a minimum of 3 hours of activities per week (Monday–Friday), or 45 hours per semester, while working closely with the VP of Advancement and Director of Advancement.

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