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Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The investigation stems from a complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project, which alleges that certain scholarships discriminate based on race or sex.
A federal civil rights investigation is underway at Florida State University. The probe is focused on scholarship programs at the university. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project, which alleges that certain scholarships discriminate based on race or sex.
The complaint specifically targets 32 scholarships at the university. Further details about the investigation and the complaint are available from the source. The complaint alleges that the discrimination occurs via donors, but additional information is not provided here.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
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