Why Give?

Excellence at Florida State University is measured by the University’s ability to transform lives through education. A college education not only gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen professions but also strengthens their ability to think analytically in order to contribute constructively to society.

Your gifts to FSU make it possible to transform lives—at the University and beyond. Scholarships and fellowships attract the brightest young minds to Florida State, giving them the financial resources needed for success. Eminent scholar chairs, professorships and lectureships help the University bring some of the most prominent scholars to FSU, providing the influence and leadership that make the best students even better. Innovative donor-supported outreach programs allow the impact of private support to ripple out into the surrounding community, state and region.

Read more about how your gifts impact students, faculty, programs, and facilities, or view videos on the power of private support.

Tell Us Your Story

The impact private support has made on Florida State University can be seen throughout campus, the local community and beyond. If you are a donor or the beneficiary of a gift, you are part of this legacy. To share why you chose to give or how private support has influenced your life, we invite you to Tell Us Your Story.