The Robert K. Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Robert K. Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Robert K. Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1968 by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. It was established in memory of his good friend and Ohio State alumnus Robert K. Barton '62, one of central Ohio's top amateur golfers. Barton died in a plane crash en route to see Nicklaus play in the 1966 Masters.
Over the years, the scholarship has helped over 260 students fund their legal education and is a valuable resource for students who otherwise may not have been able to attend the Moritz College of Law. This scholarship fund has been successful for the past 55 years thanks to generous alumni and friends who have chosen to invest in our students.
Read how these 2023 scholars have been impacted by funds from this scholarship.
Cooper A. Karras
"As a life-long golfer, being the recipient of this scholarship provided by one of golf’s greatest legends on and off the course is unbelievable! I am honored to be enabled to pursue my legal education because of Jack Nicklaus’s generosity."
- Cooper, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2024
Caitlyn Skavdahl
"The scholarship has given me the freedom to immerse myself in all opportunities Moritz has to offer because it has eased the financial strain of attending law school. It has also provided me with a great Barton Scholar network of Moritz Alumni who enjoy golf like I do!"
- Caitlyn, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2024
Adam Kaye
"The Barton Scholarship has opened opportunities and made my legal education possible. I am thankful for all of our donors who have helped remove at least one of the stressors of law school – financing my legal education. It is a great honor to be grouped within such a prestigious scholarship."
- Adam, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2024