Je’kobia Baldwin, a senior at Ooltewah High School and Hutchins Academy, has been awarded two prestigious scholarships totaling $129,000. The awards were presented on Feb. 5.
Baldwin received the Scots Legacy Award from Maryville College valued at $128,000, and the Alumni Legacy Scholarship of $1,000 presented by Austin Peay State University. These awards recognize her outstanding academic achievements and leadership potential.
“I’m very blessed and proud that I was able to receive these scholarships. This has been a tough journey, but I’m happy to continue my education,” said Baldwin. “I plan to study in the health field to become a pediatric nurse, and these scholarships are helping me make progress on the financial side of college!”
Baldwin’s achievement is particularly noteworthy as she balances her academic pursuits at both Ooltewah High School and Hutchins Academy.