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Dr. K. B. (Krish) Deshpande Family Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/1/2026

The Dr. K. B. (Krish) Deshpande Family Scholarship is available to students currently attending Fisk University or another Tennessee HBCU. Juniors, seniors, graduate students, or Ph.D. candidates pursuing a degree in science are eligible to apply. Recipients are chosen for their academic standing, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and demonstration of financial need.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending Fisk University or another Tennessee HBCU
  • College junior, senior, graduate, or doctoral student
  • Seeking a bachelor's, graduate degree, or Ph.D
  • Studying science
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, PhD
    Current Grade
    College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student, Doctoral Candidate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    American Baptist College, Fisk University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University
    Intended Area of Study
    Biology, Physical Sciences
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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