Kezia King Earns $108,000 Scholarship To Agnes Scott College

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Kezia King
Kezia King

Kezia King, a senior at Chattanooga Arts and Sciences (CSAS), has secured a $108,000 scholarship package to Agnes Scott College.

Marie Mott of Hutchins Academy said, "This latest triumph continues Hutchins Academy's unprecedented streak of cultivating exceptional black scholars who are shattering academic ceilings and redefining excellence in higher education. The comprehensive award includes $27,000 annually through the Agnes Scott Honors College program and an additional $3,000 yearly as an out-of-state student award.

"A standout student leader at CSAS, Kezia serves as president of the Black Student Alliance, varsity cheer captain, and performs with the CSAS chamber choir. Her dynamic leadership and academic excellence exemplify the values fostered by both CSAS and Hutchins Academy's mentorship program.

"At Hutchins Academy, we're not just celebrating individual victories – we're witnessing the emergence of a powerful movement in Black academic excellence.

"Kezia's magnificent achievement follows the footsteps of Jamaal Ricks Jr.'s scholarship success and Nalani Sims' advancement in the national college match. This isn't a coincidence; it's the result of deliberate, focused mentorship that recognizes and nurtures the brilliant minds within our community. We're not just preparing students for college; we're cultivating a generation of Black scholars who are rewriting the narrative about academic excellence. Our students aren't just meeting standards – they're setting them. This continuing wave of success proves what we've always known: when you combine Black brilliance with strategic support and unwavering belief, there are no limits to what our scholars can achieve."

Kezia, who plans to earn a Bachelor's degree in Nursing followed by a Master's in Nursing with a pediatric specialization, said, "I am so grateful and excited about receiving the $27,000 scholarship to Agnes Scott College. It's amazing to be recognized this way, making me feel more confident about my future. This scholarship helps make college more affordable and takes some pressure off my family, which means a lot. I'm honored to have this opportunity, and it motivates me to keep working hard as I prepare for college."

The Agnes Scott Honors College scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and leadership potential.

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