Dr. Robert W. Ikard Scholarship Fund Grant

The Dr. Robert W. Ikard Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors the legacy of Dr. Ikard, a surgeon and author committed to education and social justice. This scholarship supports descendants of slaves in Maury County, helping them access higher education opportunities. Eligible candidates must be residents of Maury or Williamson counties, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and can reapply annually. The fund aims to foster a thriving, inclusive community through education.

This scholarship is established with the belief that all people should have the opportunity to pursue an education and in appreciation for the hard work of Dr.

Eligibility

Eligible students should be descendants of slaves in Maury County. Students must be residents of Maury or Williamson counties and must have been educated in public schools in either county. Applicants can be graduating seniors, undergraduates or graduate students attending a 2-or 4-year college or university or graduate school. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship is renewable but not guaranteed with students reapplying each year for the scholarship.