The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Foundation received $32,500 from the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation to establish a scholarship in memory of Arcenio John “AJ” Hally. This scholarship supports students who, like Hally, demonstrate a deep appreciation for the ocean, a commitment to environmental stewardship, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in their communities. By endowing the scholarship, a portion of the donation is invested, and its earnings will provide scholarship awards to students in perpetuity—forever memorializing Hally and supporting marine education and training

The AJ Hally Marine Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing degrees and certificates within the College’s Division of Marine Sciences and Technology, including marine science, marine engineering, diving, and engineering technology. Interested students are encouraged to apply online for the $2,000 scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year by June 30 at www.cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation/scholarship-info/]www.cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation/scholarship-info.

For more information about donating to the CFK Foundation to benefit CFK students and programs, contact Dr. Lana Gaspari, CFK Vice President of Advancement and CFK Foundation Executive Director, at 305-809-3214 or foundation@cfk.edu.

Additional information about scholarship opportunities and resources to help students pay for college, such as federal aid and tuition payment plans, can be found on CFK’s website at cfk.edu/paying-for-college/.