A gift to the First-Generation Matching Grant Fund is truly transformational for students who are first in their families to attend college and have low income. All gifts will be matched 2:1 by the State so donors can TRIPLE their impact!

Donations ended on 3/6/2025


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$16,130 Raised of $7,000 Goal


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1st Generation Matching Grant Program

The First-Generation Matching Grant Fund provides critical support for students at Florida State University who are the first in their families to attend college and are from low-income backgrounds. 

The State of Florida provides a two-to-one match for all contributions to this fund, effectively tripling your donation and the financial support for this student population. 

These funds support students engaged in the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) Program. In addition to financial support, CARE provides preparation, orientation, and academic support for first-generation students who may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances. 

Step up to the challenge! If we hit our goal of $7,000 to provide scholarships for 1st-generation students matched by the State of Florida 2:1, we can also unlock a generous gift of $50,000 for our Unconquered Scholars. Unconquered Scholars are CARE students who experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care, or ward of the State status. Many have faced profound hardships that increase their risk of dropping out of college. Florida State University is committed to meeting their unique needs so they experience the long-term professional and personal benefits associated with educational attainment.

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A one-time gift of $1,000 is double matched by the state, which results in a full $3,000 scholarship for a first-generation student.
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Thank You to Our Supporters

54
Alumni

6
Students

12
Parents

22
Faculty/Staff

5
Friends

8
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Sarah Blackmon Alumni Friend $15.00 3/5/2025 11:19 PM
Rodney Vance Alumni Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 11:14 PM
Sheila Fleming & Arthur Fleming Alumni Leader $500.00 3/5/2025 10:40 PM
Emily Mason Alumni Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 9:56 PM
Robin Black Alumni Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 9:49 PM
Harriett Stripling Hunter Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 9:46 PM
E Howard  Parent Faculty/Staff Friend Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 9:36 PM
Deborah Lyles Alumni Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 9:03 PM
Derek Reid & Shawna Reid Alumni Patron $200.00 3/5/2025 8:47 PM
Roberta Vandermast Alumni Leader $250.00 3/5/2025 8:35 PM
Maria Vignolles & Franklin Perez Parent Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 7:57 PM
Michael Mills Alumni Supporter $35.00 3/5/2025 7:18 PM
William Heebink Alumni $5.00 3/5/2025 6:50 PM
Moriah Webb Alumni Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 6:46 PM
Stacci Smith Alumni Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 6:39 PM
Melody Frederick Alumni $5.00 3/5/2025 6:28 PM
Daren Pinkerton Alumni Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 5:28 PM
Justin Hicks Alumni Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 5:22 PM
Anonymous Donor Alumni Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 5:14 PM
Laurel Harbin Alumni Parent Faculty/Staff Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 4:17 PM
Amy Bullerin Parent Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 4:17 PM
Suzanne Sullivan & Jim Sullivan Alumni Parent Leader $250.00 3/5/2025 3:42 PM
J. Robert Kirk & Karen Kirk Alumni Parent Board Member Leader $625.00 3/5/2025 3:21 PM
Ethan Grabill & Jennifer Grabill Alumni Full Scholarship $2,000.00 3/5/2025 3:00 PM
Carolyn Egan Alumni Faculty/Staff Leader $500.00 3/5/2025 2:44 PM
Gregory Stevens & Christie Stevens Alumni Patron $150.00 3/5/2025 2:38 PM
Sean Toner Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 2:25 PM
Laura Frost Parent Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 2:22 PM
Thalia Valdes Alumni Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 2:04 PM
Maxine Jones Alumni Faculty/Staff Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 1:23 PM
Andrew Phillips Alumni Patron $120.00 3/5/2025 1:23 PM
Deanna Darby & Larry Ruhl Friend Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 1:21 PM
Evelyn Lopez Alumni Board Member Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 1:14 PM
Scott M. Nevitt & Pamela S. Nevitt Alumni Parent Board Member Patron $200.00 3/5/2025 12:57 PM
Brett Player Alumni Board Member Leader $250.00 3/5/2025 12:54 PM
John Woelfel & Mary Woelfel Parent Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 12:54 PM
CRAIG A REUTLINGER & Paula M. Reutlinger Alumni Patron $200.00 3/5/2025 12:45 PM
Anonymous Donor Faculty/Staff Friend $15.00 3/5/2025 12:37 PM
Shannon Libbert & Jason Libbert  Alumni Board Member Full Scholarship $1,000.00 3/5/2025 12:32 PM
Kristine Gobbo Alumni Supporter $30.00 3/5/2025 12:17 PM
Joe O'Shea & Jenna Scott Alumni Faculty/Staff Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 12:16 PM
Sally McRorie  Faculty/Staff Friend Leader $700.00 3/5/2025 12:16 PM
December Baker Alumni Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 12:14 PM
Brandon Trenton McCray & Makiva Sherrod McCray Alumni Board Member Leader $500.00 3/5/2025 12:11 PM
Ashli Reynolds Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Friend $15.00 3/5/2025 11:57 AM
Susan Delgado & Chris Delgado Alumni Board Member Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 11:49 AM
Denise Erb Alumni Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 11:48 AM
Lisa Askins & Jeff Askins Alumni Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 11:47 AM
Joseph Frascella Faculty/Staff Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 11:46 AM
Ashli Reynolds Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 11:40 AM
Kelly Razzano & Dan Razzano Faculty/Staff Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 11:27 AM
Leslie Jorgenson Alumni Student Faculty/Staff $5.00 3/5/2025 11:19 AM
Johan van Tol Faculty/Staff Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 11:02 AM
Emilia C. Torres Friedopfer Parent Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 11:00 AM
Florence Ashby Alumni Friend $10.00 3/5/2025 10:53 AM
Felisha Sellers Faculty/Staff Supporter $75.00 3/5/2025 10:23 AM
Bryant Balmaceda Alumni Supporter $30.00 3/5/2025 10:14 AM
Michelle Coca Alumni Parent Full Scholarship $3,000.00 3/5/2025 10:05 AM
Tim and Sandra Mele Alumni Full Scholarship $3,000.00 3/5/2025 10:00 AM
Gregory Shelton Friend Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 9:52 AM
Randi Cromer & Tyler Cromer Alumni Faculty/Staff Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 9:49 AM
Erin Cleghorn Alumni Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 9:42 AM
Danielle Smith Alumni $5.00 3/5/2025 9:34 AM
Alison Daechsel Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 9:28 AM
Anonymous Donor Faculty/Staff Patron $100.00 3/5/2025 8:57 AM
Anonymous Donor Alumni Supporter $25.00 3/5/2025 8:45 AM
Tiffany Samaroo Alumni Leader $400.00 3/5/2025 8:43 AM
David & Amy Mitchell Alumni Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 8:41 AM
Altony Lee & LaToya Lee Alumni Faculty/Staff Board Member Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 8:32 AM
Tara Boehl Faculty/Staff Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 8:32 AM
Landon Weeks Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 8:25 AM
Jim Cobbe Parent Faculty/Staff Friend Friend $20.00 3/5/2025 8:20 AM
Albert Corrada Patron $200.00 3/5/2025 8:08 AM
Susan Contente Supporter $50.00 3/5/2025 12:36 AM

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

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