It’s been more than three months since state Sen. Pete Suazo was killed, but his legacy will continue, according to Ted Wilson, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

The institute of politics has begun to raise scholarship money for minority students at the U in Suazo’s name.

On Thursday night, the institute of politics hosted a “kickoff” event for the fund raiser, said Donald Dunn, director of development. The event included dinner, entertainment and remarks from Alicia Suazo, the widow of Pete Suazo. More than 400 people attended.

“It was a big success,” Dunn said.

The institute of politics received a $12,000 grant from the R. Harold Burton Foundation for local internships. According to Dunn, the institute of politics will set aside $10,000 of that for minority students.

The U will match up to $50,000 in donations.

“The goal is to have a $100,000 endowment,” Dunn said.

Two different scholarships will be available to students by Spring Semester. One will be for Chicano students and one for other minority students.

“We have been working very closely with the Chicano Student Organization,” Dunn said.

“[Pete Suazo] always made a difference in the community. This will be a lasting foundation to keep the legacy of Pete alive,” Dunn said.