AIKEN — Caden Jenkins has a dream, and the financial aid he received May 11 will help him achieve it.
“My plan is to go to medical school toward becoming a physician,” he said. “I want to join alongside other physicians and help in bridging the health disparity gaps in the United States, specifically for African Americans.”
Jenkins and 24 others preparing to graduate soon from high school are the latest beneficiaries of Rotary Club of Aiken’s scholarship program, which is funded in large part by The Albrecht Family Charitable Trust.
Each student recipient of the scholarship will receive $7,500. In total, Rotary Club of Aiken awarded $187,500 in scholarships during their luncheon held at Newberry Hall.
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Dede Biles, Aiken Standard Business and County Reporter
Photos provided by Aiken Co-Op.
ACPSD students recognized by Rotary Club of Aiken
Genesis Allen - Aiken Scholars Academy
Parriz Allison - South Aiken High School
Emorie Baynham - South Aiken High School
Grace Billeci - Aiken High School
Semaya Bush - Aiken Scholars Academy
Madison Coffman - Aiken Scholars Academy
Chase Gantt - South Aiken High School
Ava Hammonds - South Aiken High School
Jose Hernandez-Hernandez - Aiken Scholars Academy
James Howard - Aiken High School
Caden Jenkins - Aiken High School
Alexis Jordan - Aiken Scholars Academy
Winston Matson - Aiken High School
Laila Parrish - Aiken High School
Angel Patel - South Aiken High School
Hunter Perez - South Aiken High School
Jessica Ramirez Granados - Aiken Scholars Academy
Rachel Redd - Aiken High School
Tytiana Simpkins - South Aiken High School
Anna Stancel - South Aiken High School
Trey Thompson - Aiken High School
Samantha Veniz Florida - South Aiken High School
Trenide Wright - Aiken High School