FSU 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.

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

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, 2025 - Applications Open
  • May 2, 2025 - Applications Close
  • Summer 2025 - Recipients Notified; Legacy Scholars Publicly Announced
  • For more information on FS4U, please visit the Foundation's Project Overview website.

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.

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2023 Legacy Scholarship Recipients

Carter Grimm
St. Pete, Florida
The Joanos Family Legacy Scholar

Joseph Shideler
St. Pete, Florida
The Colonel Richard Erickson Legacy Scholar

Sophie Santander
Suwanee, Georgia
The Yvonne & Stephen Brown Legacy Scholar

Aiden Smith
St. Pete, Florida
The Raymond & Charyl Schroeder Family Scholar

Florence Kellner
Englewood, Colorado
The Tri-Eagle Sales Scholar

Jessica Marino
Lapeer, Michigan
The Jim & Carole Smith Legacy Scholar

Kathryn Wendland
Fort Myers, Florida
The Diane Andrews Legacy Scholar

Catherine Calisch
Cantonment, Florida
The Charles N. & Donna M. Kauffman Legacy Scholar

Isabella Marsteller
Crestview, Florida
The Raymond & Stella Cottrell Seminole Alumni Scholar

Maureen Lorient
Jacksonville, Florida
The Chair's Scholar

Kiley Irizarry
Pembroke Pines, Florida
The Gilbert S. Chandler Legacy Scholar

Cameron Connor
Tallahassee, Florida
The Les & Ruth Akers Legacy Scholar

Lauren Lozano
Tallahassee, Florida
The Jim & Carole Smith Family Scholar

Chloe Carson
Lutz, Florida
The Tommie Wright Legacy Scholar