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

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

• February 16, 2024 - Applications Open
• April 5, 2024 - Applications Close
• June 2024 - Recipients Notified; Legacy Scholars Publicly Announced
• For more information on FS4U, please visit the Foundation's Project Overview website.