Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

The FSU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship program was established in 2010 to encourage the children of Florida State alumni to attend their parent's alma mater and perpetuate the legacy of Florida State within their family. Recipient must be an incoming freshman student who has at least one parent, grandparent, sibling, step-parent, step-sibling, aunt, or uncle that is a graduate of Florida State University.

This program was designed to recognize the commitment and support of students in choosing to follow in their families' footsteps and attend Florida State University.

Legacy scholarships are funded by gifts to the FSU Alumni Association. Awards are given to incoming freshmen only.

Applications for the 2026 Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship will open on February 9,2026 and close on April 17, 2026. All applications are available and submitted through the FS4U portal.

Scholarship Information

Awards Offered

  • In 2020, 14 awards of $2,000 each (for freshman year only) were presented
  • In 2021, 14 awards of $1,530 each (for freshman year only) were presented
  • In 2022, 14 awards of $1,630 each (for freshman year only) were presented
  • In 2023, 15 awards of $1,784 each (for freshman year only) were presented
  • In 2024, 14 awards, total of $22,600 (for freshman year only) were presented
  • In 2025, 15 awards, total of $22,850 (for freshman year only) were presented

Eligibility

  • Recipient must be an incoming freshman student who has at least one parent, grandparent, sibling, step-parent, step-sibling, aunt, or uncle that is a graduate of Florida State University.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need, merit GPA, academic awards, community service and extra-curricular activities. The FSU Alumni Association recognizes that students may have different experiences and necessities in their activities, therefore work experience will also be considered in lieu of extra-curriculars.
  • Scholarship applicants must have applied for admission to Florida State. Awards are made only to accepted freshman students.

Submission Requirements

  • Online Application
  • Authorization to Release Information
  • Release to use photo/quotes for promotional purposes

Selection Criteria

  • Written Essay (prompt is included on application)
  • Academic Merit – GPA and Academic Awards (use weighted GPA)
  • Need-based – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) numbers considered
  • Community Service/extracurricular activities

Important Dates

Donations in support of the FSU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship program may be made online or via mail (please indicate the gift designation as FSU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship or fund F06555).

For more information about the FSU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship program, contact us at 850.644.2761 or events@alumni.fsu.edu.

Additional scholarship opportunities may be available through your local Seminole Club® or Chapter.

Previous Recipients

2025 Legacy Scholarship Recipients

  • Alison Sanetz
  • Tristyn DeHerrera
  • Alexa Cordero
  • Christopher Inguanzo
  • Connelly Wallace
  • Emory Strickland
  • Koi Powell
  • Lyra Vernon
  • Jokerra Boyd
  • Madison Dolin
  • Andrew Merkel
  • Alana White
  • Koen Forehand
  • Penelope Garcia
  • Caroline Seaman