THE MAJOR DARREN R. BALDWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Major Darren R. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Worthington Kilbourne High School (WKHS) graduate Major Darren R. Baldwin (1993) to support 3 qualified applicants in their pursuit of higher education. While at WKHS, Darren was a scholar athlete maintaining an honor roll grade point average and lettering in both football and lacrosse. His physical and mental strength, leadership, perseverance, and dedication to a higher purpose were exemplified by graduating from the West Point Military Academy, being selected as a Special Forces Green Beret, and fighting for his country during three deployments in Iraq.  

 

Darren passed on December 23rd, 2021, after battling the long-term effects of combat-related traumatic brain injury. Throughout his life, Darren saw the value in all people without bias and believed that all could succeed if given the opportunity. Therefore, he requested scholarships be made available to graduating WKHS seniors seeking further education in either 2-year or 4-year colleges, or vocational or technical trade schools.

 

The Major Darren R. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship selection committee is looking to provide further education assistance in the amount of a one-time scholarship for 3 qualified candidates:

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• One $2,500 scholarship awarded to a student attending a 4-year college earning an undergraduate degree.

• One $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student attending a 2-year college earning an associate degree. 

• One $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student attending a vocational or technical trade school earning a certificate. 

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Scholarship awardees will be selected based on the following criteria:

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• Graduating senior from Worthington Kilbourne High School

• Documented acceptance to a 2-year or 4-year college, or vocational or technical trade school.

• Demonstrated academic performance with a grade point average of at least a 3.25

• A maximum one-page description (typed, 12 pt. font, double-spaced) stating a goal, objective, or purpose for pursuing further education, what you intend to do in future endeavors for greater good, and how this will benefit your community or society. Provide examples of how you demonstrated leadership, moral character, perseverance, or selfless dedication to a higher purpose while participating in a sport or extra-curricular activity while at WKHS.   

• Please provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members (preferably coaches, teachers, or employers).

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Please note: The Major Darren R. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, or any other restricting classification in the selection of qualified applicants. 

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Instructions for submitting your documents:

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• Email your documents as a PDF attachment to: majordarrenbaldwinlegacyfoundation@gmail.com

• Please include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number on your one-page description.

• Documents MUST be submitted between March 1, and April 1

 

Awardees will be notified by phone by May 10. Payment will be coordinated with the awardee’s school of choice.

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