62+ Years
Combined years in education.
Honoring two lifetimes of teaching, service, and commitment by investing in the next generation of Black scholars.
Apply For The ScholarshipCombined years in education.
Of educators and community leaders.
Annual award per recipient.
The Ingrams built their lives in Middle Georgia on a belief that education is the surest path to dignity, opportunity, and impact.
Educator, civic leader, and bridge builder who dedicated his life to agricultural science, education, and community development.
Educator and mentor who served generations of students and gave her time, care, and leadership to her church and neighbors.
Stories, photographs, and memories preserving the lives and work of the Ingrams for generations to come.
I was raised by two teachers. Everything I have built traces back to their classroom, their example, and their unshakeable belief that a Black child’s mind was worth investing in.
To remove financial barriers for Black students pursuing science, agriculture, education, and related fields.
Fund future scientists, farmers, and engineers.
Support tomorrow’s teachers and school leaders.
Build bridges between opportunity and students who need it most.
This scholarship is open exclusively to African American Male students. African American refers to individuals of Black or African descent who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. This founding requirement honors the community in which both honorees taught, served, and built their legacy.
Applicant must identify as African American (Black) Male. Self-identification is accepted. Documentation may be requested at the discretion of the review committee.
Applicant must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of application.
Applicant must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university in the United States. Graduate students are not eligible.
Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, with no active suspension or probation, as verified by official transcript.
Academic excellence was central to both honorees. This scholarship holds every recipient to the standard of excellence they modeled.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, verified by official transcript.
A sealed official transcript must be submitted from the current institution.
Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above receive additional consideration.
Hervia M. Ingram, Sr. earned degrees in Agriculture and Agricultural Education from Fort Valley State College and Tuskegee University and applied that knowledge directly to community development throughout his career. This scholarship invests in the next generation of Black scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Eligible fields include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Pre-Medicine, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics.
Applicants must provide a declaration of major, degree audit, or signed letter from the academic department confirming enrollment in a qualifying STEM degree program.
Interdisciplinary programs with a minimum 50% STEM component may be considered at the review committee's discretion.
Community service is not a preference — it is a core requirement. Hervia M. Ingram, Sr. served Perry on City Council for more than 12 years, chaired multiple county boards, and served his church and community until he could no longer stand. Catherine H. Ingram gave her hours outside the classroom to St. James C.M.E. Church, the Missionary Board, and her neighbors. Service was not what they did in their spare time. It was who they were.
Applicants must document a minimum of sixty (60) hours of community service completed within the twenty-four (24) months prior to the application deadline.
Service must be verified by a letter from the organization on official letterhead, signed by a supervisor or director. The letter must specify the organization, applicant's role, total hours, and dates of service.
Service must be rendered through a recognized non-profit, school, government agency, faith-based institution, or community program. Self-directed or family service does not qualify.
Applicants with sustained, multi-year service to a single organization will receive additional consideration. Depth of commitment matters more than breadth.
The Written Statement is the most personal component of this application. It is the applicant's opportunity to speak directly to the review committee — to explain not just what they need, but why they want it, what they intend to do with it, and what they will leave behind.
Submissions under 500 or over 900 words will be disqualified without review.
Statements must address Need, Desire, and Legacy.
The statement must be written by the applicant. AI-generated or plagiarized submissions will be disqualified upon detection.
Double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins, with applicant name and institution in the header. Submit as a separate document.
Your generosity helps remove financial barriers for Black students pursuing their education.