The FSU Black Alumni continues to thrive, thanks to YOU and over four decades of dedicated service, advocacy, and support for students, faculty, and alumni. We invite you to help sustain this incredible legacy by making a contribution of $40 or more.

Donations ended on 3/6/2025


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$7,002 Raised of $10,000 Goal


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53
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FSU Black Alumni Scholarship

The Black Alumni Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to minority students.

100% of these contributions go to our scholarship endowment!!!

Each year, the organization awards deserving students with the following scholarships:

  • Maxwell Courtney – In honor of the first Black undergraduate to attend and graduate from FSU. Designated for an incoming freshman from one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Gadsden, Leon, Miami-Dade, or Orange
  • MLK Book Stipend – Awarded to three students during the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration through a scholarship process led by the Center for Leadership and Social Change
  • Dr. William R. Jones – In honor of Professor Emeritus, and founder and first Director of the FSU Black Studies Program
  • International Studies – Specifically designated for a student who is involved in FSU’s International Programs or plans to study abroad to gain a first-hand view of the world.
  • Ms. Eva Killings – In recognition of a long-term FSU staff member, this scholarship is designated for a student who works on campus and demonstrates outstanding customer service.
  • Byrnes Guillaume, Esq. – Initiated by Byrnes Guillaume to provide support to a Black Student of Caribbean Descent
  • Walter T. King Medical – Initiated by Andrea King Friall, MD, and Eric S. Friall to provide support for first generation college students enrolled in the FSU College of Medicine (M.D. Degree Program)

The FSU Black Alumni is committed to ensuring that financial resources are available for the direct support of Black students in their pursuit of academic excellence. Through your financial support and continued assistance, together, we will be able to assist in the recruitment, admission, retention, graduation and placement of Black students at FSU. Please show your support and pride by considering a contribution of $40, $80 $400, or $4,000 (although any and all amounts are welcome).

Spirit

Give $40.00

Garnet

Give $80.00

Gold

Give $400.00

Flambeau

Give $4,000.00

Thank You to Our Supporters

50
Alumni

1
Students

2
Parents

5
Faculty/Staff

2
Friends

8
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Anonymous Donor  Garnet $125.00 3/5/2025 11:58 PM
Saisha Delevoe   Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 11:50 PM
Brandy Durham  $20.00 3/5/2025 11:45 PM
REBECCA JONES  Garnet $250.00 3/5/2025 11:31 PM
Bryan Foreman  Spirit $40.00 3/5/2025 10:51 PM
Cynthia Wilson  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 10:49 PM
Ravon Taylor III  Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 10:18 PM
Stacey Copeland  Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 10:02 PM
Toni Mobley & Terrian Mobley  Spirit $40.00 3/5/2025 9:44 PM
E Howard     $10.00 3/5/2025 9:36 PM
Dazi Lenoir   Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 9:34 PM
Petena Tillman  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 9:14 PM
Brian Valentine & Juli Valentine   $15.00 3/5/2025 9:12 PM
LaQuisha Persak  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 8:50 PM
Resha Gadson & Ransom Gadson   Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 8:48 PM
Derek Reid & Shawna Reid  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 8:47 PM
Charmaine Davis  Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 7:48 PM
Tricshone Jiles  Spirit $40.00 3/5/2025 7:26 PM
Faylene Bell  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 7:15 PM
Natalie Christie  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 7:12 PM
Derica Bennett  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 6:44 PM
Angella Lewis   Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 6:38 PM
Julian Preston  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 6:38 PM
Kimberly Miller  Spirit $62.00 3/5/2025 6:36 PM
Trae Ransome  $30.00 3/5/2025 5:54 PM
Arlisha McQueen  $35.00 3/5/2025 5:18 PM
Reginald Ready  $20.00 3/5/2025 5:09 PM
Sabrina Dickey    Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 4:52 PM
Jessica Ncube  Spirit $40.00 3/5/2025 4:52 PM
Karen Coplin-Cooper   Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 4:51 PM
Lillie Thomas  Gold $400.00 3/5/2025 4:42 PM
Leah Hunter  $25.00 3/5/2025 4:23 PM
Michael Paparesta, Ph.D. & Colette Carson Paparesta  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 4:20 PM
Ivy Baker   Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 4:15 PM
Julie Decker   $20.00 3/5/2025 4:08 PM
Ahli Moore   Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 3:36 PM
Walter Wray  Garnet $250.00 3/5/2025 3:08 PM
Dr. Jean Oguntade & Dr. Barbara Lindsey Oguntade's Legacy   Garnet $305.25 3/5/2025 2:53 PM
FSU National Black Alumni FSUBA  Gold $2,000.00 3/5/2025 2:43 PM
Katrina Riley  Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 2:30 PM
Erika Kegler   Garnet $250.00 3/5/2025 1:53 PM
KJ SMITH  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 1:53 PM
Larry White & Rossa V. Clarke-White   Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 1:51 PM
Chandra Carpenter Frederick  Garnet $200.00 3/5/2025 1:26 PM
Anonymous Donor  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 1:19 PM
Dale Bentley m bentley & Bobby  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 1:05 PM
Michelle Kazmer  $5.00 3/5/2025 12:45 PM
December Baker  Garnet $200.00 3/5/2025 12:22 PM
Mahogany Campbell    Garnet $150.00 3/5/2025 12:05 PM
Farrah Saint-Surin  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 11:28 AM
Jo-Anna Nieves  Garnet $80.00 3/5/2025 10:53 AM
Anonymous Donor  Spirit $50.00 3/5/2025 10:29 AM
Cassandra Jenkins  Garnet $150.00 3/5/2025 10:08 AM
Kara Payne & Reverend Marcus R. Payne  Spirit $40.00 3/5/2025 9:59 AM
Charee Williams  Garnet $100.00 3/5/2025 8:23 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/6/2025 12:00 AM

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