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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Support is designated for anyone enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a major interest in: agriculture, biology, botany, conservation, ecology, environmental science, forestry, landscape design/architecture, city planning, or related fields. Keys High School students that have applied to a college with these interests are considered.
- Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university that meets requirements of the KWGC Scholarship Committee.
- Preference may be given to an applicant who is a resident of Monroe County, Florida and who intends to pursue his or her career in Monroe County, although such a commitment is not a requirement.
APPLICATION
Any applicant interested in applying for the KWGC Scholarship should email the following information by May 1st to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Scholarship Grants Committee. scholarships@cffk.org
- A brief (1-2 page) letter that summarizes the applicant’s background, community and work experience, financial need, and plans related to his/her chosen field of study.
- Your GPA and a list of extracurricular activities and/or honors received.
- Details regarding the applicant’s program of study.
- Which college have you decided to attend.
- Name and contact information of two (2) references knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic achievement, character and experience.
