Class of 2025 Scholarships

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College of the Florida Keys Scholarships

The CFK Foundation was established to support The College of the Florida Keys' students, programs and services by providing scholarships to CFK students through the support of private donors and public agencies. Criteria for awards differ for each scholarship and may be based on financial need, grade point average, essay submissions, leadership, and character. Please see the lists below for available opportunities. 

CFK NOW (Nextgen Opportunity Workforce) Scholarship- Deadline: Feb 28 2025

Southern Scholarship Foundation

The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides rent-free housing and cooperative living for students in Florida who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character. They have 26 houses across the state and offer various resources.

9th Annual Epic Aviation Scholarship Award

Epic Flight Academy offers annual aviation scholarships to U.S. high school students, awarding both pilot and aircraft mechanic scholarships, due October 1st.

The Florida Keys Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America 2025 College Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 1, 2025

The Florida Keys Chapter of IWLA works to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the fragile natural resources of the Florida Keys and South Florida, to educate the public, particularly our youth, regarding those resources, and to promote ways to enjoy and use those resources in ways that simultaneously protect those resources and the ability of future generations to enjoy and use them.  The Florida Keys Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America 2025 College Scholarship  is a competitive award of $2,000.00, to be given next year to one student graduating from Monroe County’s Public High Schools; Coral Shores, Marathon or Key West.  Student’s college plans must be for some aspect of biological or environmental study to be eligible for this scholarship. 

PKS PTA Scholarship:

The Plantation School PTA is proud to offer several scholarships each year to current Coral Shores High School seniors.
This application is open to all Coral Shores seniors who attended PKS for a minimum of one year.
 Please include two letters of recommendation with your application.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2025.
There is a place on the Google Form to upload your two letters of recommendation; however, you must be logged into Google. If you have issues uploading through the form, you can email them to ptapks@gmail.com - be sure to include your name.

Miami HEAT Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 8, 2025- Awarded to students who have excelled in academics and community service and have demonstrated a financial need.

Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 8, 2025- Awarded to students who have excelled in academics and community service and have demonstrated a financial need.

Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 8, 2025- Awarded to students who have excelled in academics, participates in a sport and community service and have demonstrated a financial need.

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 1st 2025

Coldwell Banker will award (3) essay contest winners. The essay is open to all graduating seniors who live in Monroe County (public, private, or homeschooled).  All essays must be accompanied by the official cover form and your logged community service/volunteer hours. Must be submitted to Coldwell Banker Schmitt office, located at 29967 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043. They can be emailed to applications@gooddeedsinthekeys.org , mailed to the listed address, or delivered personally.

Credit Worthy Scholarship Contest

DEADLINE: January 15, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 6, 2025 (Spring Semester)  

OneMain Financial will be awarding thirty six students nationally with $1,000 in educational funding. The Credit Worthy Scholarship is open to U.S. high school students between 13-19 years old who have completed Build: Credit Fundamentals or at least 3 modules of a
course offered in the Credit Worthy program presented by OneMain Financial. Students will submit a short essay about what they learned and how the Credit Worthy program by OneMain Financial has made an impact on them for a chance to win. 

Financial Futures Tax Simulation Scholarship

DEADLINE: January 12, 2025 (Fall Semester) and May 4, 2025 (Spring Semester)  

In partnership with Intuit for Education, one student winner will be awarded $2,500 in educational funding from each
semester-based entry period during the 2024-25 school year. The Financial Futures Student Scholarship Contest is open to students (age 13-19) who have completed at least one lesson within the course Tax Simulation: Understanding Taxes. 

Sigma Omega General Scholarship

DEADLINE for submission is March 31, 2025

Sponsored by Sigma Omega Sorority, the scholarship is open to all 2025 Coral Shores graduating seniors who plan to continue their education by attending a University, College or Technical/Trade school.  Both the CS General Scholarship Application and the Sigma Omega Financial Need Questionnaire must be submitted to sigmaomega.keys@gmail.com.  Please include the applicant’s name and the scholarship name (General Scholarship Application) in the subject line of your email submission.

Sigma Omega Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship

DEADLINE for submission is March 31, 2025

This scholarship is open to all 2025 Coral Shores senior young women who plan to continue their education at a university, college, or technical/trade school.  A weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher is required. The Outstanding Young Woman scholarship application, the General Scholarship application  and the Sigma Omega Financial Needs questionnaire should be submitted to sigmaomega.keys@gmail.com.  Please include the applicant’s name and the scholarship name (Outstanding Young Woman) in the subject line of your email submission.   

Elk's Legacy Awards

DEADLINE: February 3 2025 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time. 

Who is Eligible? For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member for the last two contiguous years through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
The applicant must be a high school senior.
The applicant must apply online only.
If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must select the parent's Elks Lodge on the application.
We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

Florida Keys Elks Lodge Scholarship

DEADLINE:April 28th 2025 at Midnight

We want you to apply even if you plan on going to a Trade School, or a Specialty School. We want to HELP you pursue your dreams of gaining more education in a field of your choice. Welding, Electrician, Beautician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driving, Medical Assistant, Chef, Construction, Aviation, Etc. Etc. and, of COURSE any traditional 2 or 4-year Institutions.

United Teachers of Monroe Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 

The applicant must be a child of a UTM member that has paid dues for at least one full calendar year to date.

Islamorada Fishing and Conservation Trust (IFACT) Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 21, 2025 

Students pursuing a bachelor or associate degree with a major in marine affairs, marine biology, marine engineering, environmental studies or other degrees that are directly related to marine conservation and marine wildlife are eligible to apply. This application is also open to students that plan to attend a marine environment related trade school such as an outboard motor or diesel-mechanic school.

FL Contractors Association 

DEADLINE: Friday, April 5 2025

 The Florida Keys Contractors Association scholarship is for a student who intends on majoring in the Architectural/Construction/Engineering Field! Please mail or email your application. 

Guides Trust Foundation Scholarship 

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025 

GTF is pleased to announce that it will be awarding one or more $5,000 scholarships to deserving students who will be (i) graduating from a Monroe County High School in the Spring of 2025 and (ii) attending their chosen college / university in the fall of 2025. Qualified students who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marine science, marine biology, marine resource management, environmental studies or other related majors are encouraged to apply. This is a merit-based scholarship. Click here for more information.

San Pedro Church Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 12, 2025

Graduating seniors who are active members of San Pedro Parish and are continuing their education at a college, junior college, or trade school are eligible to apply. Applicant’s parents must be registered members of the parish. The Scholarship is awarded based on past and continued service to the parish community.

The Hagan Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 15, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

The Hagan Graduate Scholarships are for Hagan Scholars who have graduated college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program and are good for up to four additional semesters in college, providing up to $7,500 each semester to attend graduate school or the first two years of a professional program.

Island Boat Show by Island Community Church Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 28, 2025

Graduating seniors pursuing either higher education or trade school may apply, regardless of field of study or faith affiliation. Scholarships are awarded on basis of need, merit, and community involvement.

The Carol Parker Scholarship Fund

DEADLINE: April 2, 2025

VOICES for Florida Keys Children, Inc., is a 501(c) 3 organization, who has since 1991, tried to meet the many needs of foster, Guardian ad Litem, and all children who are otherwise in need. These needs cover everything from clothes and shoes, tutoring, medical and dental care, class trips, school pictures, to camp and basketball uniforms — things all children need. We also have a Scholarship fund for youth who have been involved with a Guardian ad Litem or are otherwise in need to help with college or technical school expenses.

The Carol Parker fund was established in 2003 to help young people with assistance in becoming educated and successful citizens. The
purpose of the fund is to help provide for educational expenses: tuition, board, books, clothing, travel, or incidentals.

All applicants must submit the following:

• • Carol Parker Scholarship Application Form
  • Copy of applicant’s high school transcript or GED, and an acceptance letter from the applicant's college or vocational school
  • A brief essay about yourself and your educational goals
  • Letters (two) of recommendation from a teacher, coach, administrator, employer. 
  • Click here for the checklist

For any additional information, please contact:
Ms. Alexsa Leto - Carol Parker Scholarship Chairperson 
305-304-0231 or Alexsa4@me.com

United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK)

DEADLINE: April 24, 2025

Now in its fourth and final year, this scholarship has played a vital role in advancing local education and environmental stewardship. In the 2024-2025 academic year alone, UWCK awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 6 recipients, bringing the total number of scholars supported to 16. Since the program’s launch in 2022, nearly $70,000 has been invested in the academic pursuits of Monroe County residents.  For more information or to apply, visit https://uwcollierkeys.org/marine-science-scholarship/ or contact Jessica Dockery at jessica.dockery@uwcollierkeys.org. More information here

Larry Blass Memorial Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 25, 2025

The Larry Blass Memorial Scholarship recognizes students who exemplify honor, integrity, and unwavering dedication to their studies. Applicants must demonstrate strong moral character, a commitment to ethical leadership, and a proven academic track record. 

Requirements:
- 4.0 GPA or above
- Must have been accepted to a major university either in or out-of-state. 

Use the CSHS General Scholarship Application and email to the Blass family

Upper Keys Rotary Club Scholarship

DEADLINE: Midnight April 15, 2025

The Upper Keys Rotary Club is proud to support the educational dreams of local students. Our scholarships are designed to empower future leaders and ensure that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of success. If you’re an Upper Keys student graduating in 2025, we encourage you to apply for one of our scholarships.

What You’ll Need to Apply:

Click the website to apply! https://upperkeysrotary.com/scholarships/

Reef Relief Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

For graduating seniors within Monroe County who have displayed a passion for marine conservation. They should have experience with the ocean and documented community service. Applicants should be pursuing majors in marine affairs, marine biology, environmental studies, a related field OR a career related to marine conservation (i.e. Eco Tourism, obtaining a USCG Captains license, etc.).  

Sons & Daughters of Italy

It is the goal of the Order Sons of Italy in America to promote, enhance and encourage the studies of Italian heritage and culture. This scholarship program is designed to benefit worthy students of Italian descent that display academic excellence, leadership qualities and a financial need.

Upper Keys Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

Florida Foundation Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship Information

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

Green Turtle Inn/Kaiyo Grill Scholarship for the Arts

DEADLINE:  May 13, 2025

The Green Turtle Inn/Kaiyo Grill Scholarship supports graduating high school senior with a passion for the arts, offering financial assistance as they pursue a major or minor degree in these fields. This scholarship celebrates artistic talent and encourages students to follow their creative dreams in higher education.  

Qualifications:
Graduating Senior who is pursuing a major or minor degree in the following:
      Performance Art to include: Dance, Music, Acting, or Theater
      Culinary Art: Preparation, Cooking and Presentation of food
      Physical Art: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography
      Digital Art: Animation, Video Production, CGI, 3D models

Use the CSHS General Scholarship to apply

Please send completed application to: JeffE@greenturtleinn.com 

Florida Keys Masonic Lodge

DEADLINE: May 6, 2025

The Florida Keys Masonic Lodge is excited to offer scholarship opportunities to a select group of students. This scholarship is need based and aims to assist students with purchasing supplies and books for college and post-secondary education. 
Use the CSHS General Application to apply!

Mail your completed application to:
Florida Keys Masonic Lodge 
284 Tavernier St
PO BOX 735
TAVERNIER, FL 33070

Joey Patterson Memorial Scholarship Application Presented by The Key Largo Witches Ride

DEADLINE: May 5, 2025

This scholarship commemorates Joey Patterson, whose life exemplified unwavering integrity, heartfelt compassion, and genuine simplicity. We invite high school seniors to reflect on these virtues and how they resonate in today’s world.

The Earth Conservation and Sustainability Scholarship (ECOS Scholarship)

DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

The Earth Conservation and Sustainability Scholarship (ECOS Scholarship) is offered to any Coral Shores High School graduating senior interested in earth conservation or sustainability and who intends to work in the natural sciences or related fields to study the planet, its resources, problems associated with it, the human impact on the environment or intend to find ways to make a difference related to our natural environment and planet. Related fields can include environmental lawyers, environmental lobbyists, alternative energy initiatives, plastics/waste reduction, etc. Email Application to: ecosscholarship@yahoo.com 

Scholarship amount: $2,500.00 awarded to one graduating student.

The Nick Sheahan Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 1st 2025

The Nick Sheahan scholarship, started in 2006, is funded by the annual Dolphin Rodeo to raise money to give back to the community in memory of Nick Sheahan. Since 2006, numerous students have been awarded this scholarship. The Nick Sheahan Dolphin Rodeo will always be around to help the graduating kids of the community, and the Sheahan name will always be known forever.https://nicksheahan.com/about/#scholarship-recipients

Requirements: Any graduating CSHS senior who will be furthering their education is welcome to apply.

Please complete the  CSHS General Scholarship Application to apply and send it to Nicksheahan88@gmail.com 

St. Justin Martyr Church Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

Send completed application to: parishsecretary@sjmkeylargo.org 

Scholarship Requirements: Member/Affiliate of St. Justin Martyr, Active Volunteer with Parish & Attend Mass regularly 

Florida Keys Board of Realtors Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: May 1, 2025

Email them to: darla@flkeysboardofrealtors.com

Submit applications by mail to:

The Florida Keys Board of Realtors

97670 Overseas Highway, 2nd FL Key Largo, FL 33037

Key Largo Rotary Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

The Rotary Club of Key Largo offers scholarships to Upper Keys residents who want to enhance their education and/or training and who plan to utilize these improved skills for jobs based in the Keys. 

Our Club gives priority to vocational Scholarships.  These scholarships are for adults of all ages and applications are accepted throughout the year.  Some of our recent scholarship recipients have received funding for training in EMT/Paramedics, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Advanced Teaching and Culinary Arts, as well as BA and BS degrees.

Traditional college scholarship are also available to Coral Shores High School and Upper Keys home schooled seniors. Vocational Scholarships are also available to all Coral Shores High School and Upper Keys home schooled seniors.  

Vocational Scholarship Application

Traditional College or University Application

KLS PTA Scholarship 

DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

The KLS Scholarship is available to all students that attended Key Largo School, email completed applications to Eva.Brown@KeysSchools.com.

Chi Sigma Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025

All students eligible to apply, Send completed Coral Shores General application and Chi Sigma Financial Need Questionnaire to Catherine.Lozano@keysschools.com

Ocean Reef Conservation Association Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025

The Ocean Reef Conservation Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment, fish, wildlife and marine related areas including water quality and habitat. Since its inception in 2009 the organization has supported the efforts of several nonprofits including: Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, The Everglades Foundation. Audubon of Florida, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Coral Restoration Foundation, Costal Conservation Association and many more. Education is an important part of our mission and the organization annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors in the Keys that plan to pursue a major in the areas of environmental and marine studies. The scholarship program is dedicated to helping the future stewards of our environment achieve their goals and ambitions. 

Send complete application to: OceanReefConservationAssoc@gmail.com 

Key West Garden Club Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

The Key West Garden Club (KWGC) annually awards a scholarship to an individual interested in pursuing a career that reflects the interests of the Club’s membership.  A grant of $2000 per year will be given to a qualified applicant selected by the CFFK Grants Committee. Email completed application to scholarships@cffk.org.

The Florida Keys Watercolor Society Visual Arts Scholarship Application 2025

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025 

This scholarship is open to all graduating Monroe County, Florida High School Seniors. Email completed application to thefkwcs@gmail.com.

Friends of the Pool Scholarship 

DEADLINE: May 9th, 2025

This scholarship is open to all students who swam or dove for the high school for any amount of time. 

Monroe County Bar Association Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 15th, 2025

This scholarship is open to all students who attend high school within Monroe County with plans to graduate in 2025 and have an interest in pursuing education in a law-related field (i.e.: lawyer, legal assistant or paralegal, court reporter, law enforcement or corrections officer, criminology teacher).

Islamorada Moose Scholarship 

DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

This scholarship is for all Monroe County students who will be attending a College, University, or Trade School. Send completed Coral Shores General Application to moosecall2151@gmail.com.

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 23rd, 2025 

The FRLA Monroe Chapter offers an annual scholarship to ProStart students. This year, it is simplified and completely online.
 
To be eligible the applicant must:
• Be a graduating senior who will begin post-secondary education in 2025
• Be entering a culinary or hospitality post-secondary program
• Attach a letter of acceptance from your college

Ron Levy Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 9th 2025

For Deserving Student(s) with Interest in Government, History, Political Science, and/or Civics.

Island Disposal Scholarships

DEADLINE: May 9th, 2025

Both scholarships are for graduating seniors in Monroe County. Please note one of the scholarships focuses on business aspirations or have started their own business and the other on environmental conservation. 

Island Disposal Environmental Scholarship 

Island Disposal Entrepreneur Scholarship

First State Bank Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 2nd, 2025

The First State Bank Scholarship was created to recognize a college-bound student at each public high school in the Florida Keys who demonstrates strong academics, contributes to their community, and is highly engaged in school and extra-curricular activities. The scholarship provides a monetary award to use towards their pursuit of continued education, in the hope that they will one day bring their acquired skills and talents back to our Florida Keys community.

The Scholarship awards a student who is pursuing a college degree in finance, accounting, business, marketing, economics, or another business discipline one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500) toward college expenses. Notification of the award will be presented at Class Night in May, and the funds will be paid directly to the student.

Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 22nd, 2025 

This scholarship is open to all students (preference given to applicants whose parents are commercial fishermen or work in the seafood or a marine related industry in Monroe County).

Hospitality and Culinary College Scholarship 

DEADLINE: May 7th, 2025

The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys is proud to offer scholarships to local students who are pursuing higher education and have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry. This scholarship aims to support and encourage the next generation of leaders in the Florida Keys’ hospitality sector. The Lodging Association will award one $6,000 scholarship to a qualified senior graduating from one of the Florida Keys high schools who enrolls in a college course of studies in the culinary or hospitality field. Consideration will also be given to a local student who enrolls in a hospitality or culinary program at the College of the Florida Keys.

Steven Mungall Legacy

DEADLINE: May 7th, 2025

The Steven Mungall Legacy Scholarship was created in 2025 to honor the lasting impact of Steven Mungall, a dedicated community leader and hospitality professional whose unwavering commitment to Key West has left a profound mark on our island. Steven’s passion for the island community and his belief in the power of youth shaped his vision for a brighter future. As a hospitality leader, he understood the importance of nurturing the next generation and ensuring that Key West remained a vibrant and thriving place for years to come. This scholarship is designed to honor someone who truly reflects Steven’s values - someone with both character and initiative, even if they may not have had the same opportunities as others. Steven wanted to ensure that the scholarship goes to a student who is not only academically capable but also deeply committed to making a positive impact in their community. The recipient will be someone who embodies the spirit of Steven, striving to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Steven would have wanted all collegiate hospitality seeking students to apply. 

The Captain Billy Knowles Memorial Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 15, 2025 

The Captain Billy Knowles Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association (FKFGA), honors the remarkable life and legacy of Captain Billy Knowles, who passed away in 2022. A true legend in the fishing world, Captain Billy was a founding father of the Florida Keys fishing guide community. Known for his unwavering resolve, mastery of his craft, and dedication to preserving the waters of the Upper Keys, he helped shape the identity and values of generations of guides and anglers.This scholarship is open to all students (with preference given to applicants whose family are current or past members of the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association).

Completed applications and attachments must be emailed to info@fkfga.org or mailed to P.O. Box 936, Islamorada, FL 33036