Application Process and Guidelines

Applications for the 2024 cohort of the Torchbearer 100 are now OPEN.

Information Sessions

We will have multiple 30-minute information sessions throughout the year to answer questions. Please RSVP for an information session.

Session Dates:

Round One: Student Application

In round one, candidates will complete the Torchbearer 100 application online. This is a student's opportunity to tell the story of their legacy of leadership on campus. Applicants will move through five questions that will prompt reflection on their personal development; the impact they have made throughout their time as a student thus far; draw connections between their experiences at FSU to how they hope to make a positive impact beyond campus; and how they envision continuing their relationship with Florida State after graduation. Round one will begin on Monday, September 11, 2023 and will close on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Application Resources:
FSU Career Center Application Documents
FSU Writing Center for Essay Question Assistance

Round Two: Interview and Faculty/Staff Recommendation

Candidates will be notified on Monday, November 13, 2023 if they have been selected to continue to round two of the selection process. During round two, candidates will complete an individual interview with a panel of professionals from across the Division of Student Affairs and other units and request a faculty, staff or community member complete the recommendation form on the Torchbearer 100 website. The faculty, staff, or community member should speak to the candidate’s alignment with the Torchbearer 100 based on their personal development, investment in the university, and promise to well-represent Florida State beyond their time here. The candidate is responsible for the timely submission of their letter of recommendation. Faculty and staff members are welcome to recommend multiple students. Candidates invited to the second round will receive an invitation to register for their individual interview. Interviews will be held from November 27 to December 1. Letters of recommendation must be submitted via online form by December 14, 2023.

Submit a Letter of Recommendation

Timeline

Round One: Student Application Opens Monday, September 11, 2023

Round One: Student Application Closes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Round Two Notifications: Monday, November 13, 2023

Round Two Interviews: November 27- December 1, 2023

Round Two Faculty/Staff Recommendations Due: Thursday, December 14, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

Decisions Released: Early February 2024

Torchbearer 100 Induction Ceremony: April 15, 2024, in the FSU Student Union Ballrooms

Any questions regarding the Torchbearer 100 application or program may be directed to torch@fsu.edu.