Dr. K. B.(Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund Grant
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Other requirements
- The scholarship will benefit juniors, seniors, graduate students or PhD candidates enrolled at Fisk University or another Tennessee HBCU who are seeking a science degree and are committed to a career in their chosen profession.
- Applicants must complete an essay on “The Role of Science Education in Today’s Society”, have a 3.0 GPA or better, qualify for financial aid and describe their extracurricular and community service activities.
Overview
The Dr. K. B. (Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund, established by the Deshpande family, honors a legacy of educational commitment. This fund supports juniors, seniors, and graduate students at Fisk University or other Tennessee HBCUs pursuing science degrees. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, write an essay on the role of science education, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and engage in community service, ensuring opportunities for marginalized communities.
Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund
Deshpande established this Scholarship Fund to honor their commitment to education. Krish Deshpande was named a Fulbright Scholar in 1957, which brought him from India to the United States for a post-doctoral fellowship. Deshpande spent a career of scholarship and leadership mainly at Fisk from 1965 until his retirement in 2002.
Eligibility
The scholarship will benefit juniors, seniors, graduate students or PhD candidates enrolled at Fisk University or another Tennessee HBCU who are seeking a science degree and are committed to a career in their chosen profession. Applicants must complete an essay on “The Role of Science Education in Today’s Society”, have a 3.0 GPA or better, qualify for financial aid and describe their extracurricular and community service activities.
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- Minorities
- BIPOC
- STEM education
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