KEY WEST, FL, October 5, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is accepting spring semester scholarship applications from both new and returning students to help them achieve their educational goals more affordably. Students must be admitted to the College and registered for spring 2027 semester classes to qualify for scholarships. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Thousands of dollars in scholarships are available across a wide range of academic programs. Students may apply for all scholarships for which they qualify. Scholarship descriptions and requirements can be viewed on the College’s website at cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation/scholarship-info/.

"Cost should never be a barrier to education," said Dr. Lana Gaspari CFK Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, CFK Foundation. “Scholarships can be the pathway that turns a student’s aspirations into reality. We strongly encourage every eligible student to explore these opportunities and take full advantage of the resources available to help make a college education more attainable.”

CFK’s spring semester begins January 8.

For more scholarship information and guidance, contact Shania Duarte-Vera, CFK Coordinator of Scholarships and Donor Relations, at foundation@cfk.edu or 305-809-3153.

Additional financial resources such as federal financial aid and tuition payment plans are also available to help students pay for college. More information is available on CFK’s website at: cfk.edu/paying-for-college/.

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About The College of the Florida Keys

Founded in 1965 as Monroe Junior College, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has served the Florida Keys community for 60 years, providing accessible, high-quality education from Ocean Reef to Key West. CFK has expanded to offer a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates across several academic and workforce programs as well as high school opportunities and community enrichment courses and programs. For more information about CFK and its mission, visit: https://www.cfk.edu/discover/mission-vision-values/

About The College of the Florida Keys Foundation

Established in 1966, the CFK Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that contributes to the advancement of higher education through the support of private donors and public agencies. The CFK Foundation is dedicated to elevating student success and advancing CFK’s mission by raising funds to support the college’s students, faculty, staff and programs. To accomplish this, the Foundation facilitates growth in scholarships, cutting-edge technology, faculty grants, support of capital projects, programs to further enhance student accessibility, and improve the learning environment. For more information about CFK and its mission, visit: https://www.cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation/