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 2025 Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship are now open until May 2, 2025. Scholarship Information Awards OfferedIn 2020, 14 awards of $2,000 each (for freshman year only) were presentedIn 2021, 14 awards of $1,530 each (for freshman year only) were presentedIn 2022, 14 awards of $1,630 each (for freshman year only) were presentedIn 2023, 15 awards of $1,784 each (for freshman year only) were presentedIn 2024, 14 awards, total of $22,600 (for freshman year only) were presentedEligibilityRecipient 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 RequirementsOnline ApplicationAuthorization to Release InformationRelease to use photo/quotes for promotional purposesSelection CriteriaWritten Essay (prompt is included on application)Academic Merit – GPA and Academic Awards (use weighted GPA)Need-based – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) numbers consideredCommunity Service/extracurricular activitiesImportant DatesFebruary 16, 2025 - Applications OpenMay 2, 2025 - Applications CloseSummer 2025 - Recipients Notified; Legacy Scholars Publicly AnnouncedFor 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. Previous Recipients 2023 Legacy Scholarship RecipientsCarter Grimm St. Pete, Florida The Joanos Family Legacy ScholarJoseph Shideler St. Pete, Florida The Colonel Richard Erickson Legacy ScholarSophie Santander Suwanee, Georgia The Yvonne & Stephen Brown Legacy ScholarAiden Smith St. Pete, Florida The Raymond & Charyl Schroeder Family ScholarFlorence Kellner Englewood, Colorado The Tri-Eagle Sales ScholarJessica Marino Lapeer, Michigan The Jim & Carole Smith Legacy ScholarKathryn Wendland Fort Myers, Florida The Diane Andrews Legacy ScholarCatherine Calisch Cantonment, Florida The Charles N. & Donna M. Kauffman Legacy ScholarIsabella Marsteller Crestview, Florida The Raymond & Stella Cottrell Seminole Alumni ScholarMaureen Lorient Jacksonville, Florida The Chair's ScholarKiley Irizarry Pembroke Pines, Florida The Gilbert S. Chandler Legacy ScholarCameron Connor Tallahassee, Florida The Les & Ruth Akers Legacy ScholarLauren Lozano Tallahassee, Florida The Jim & Carole Smith Family ScholarChloe Carson Lutz, Florida The Tommie Wright Legacy Scholar