MILLINGTON — Delaney Kimble of Rock Hall and Leela Krysztowski of Millington are the inaugural recipients of $1,000 scholarships awarded by the Kent County Chiefs Association and Kent County EMS Council.
The scholarships — for graduating high school seniors — were awarded at the July 24 meeting of the Kent County Chiefs Association, which was held at the firehouse in Millington.
The money is to be used for college expenses, including books, tuition, and room and board.
Applicants were nominated by a Kent County volunteer fire/EMS rescue company or department.
They must be an active member of a Kent County volunteer fire/EMS rescue company or department; have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale); and have successfully completed Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Firefighter I or be a Maryland Emergency Medical Responder.
Kimble is a member of the Rock Hall and Chestertown volunteer fire companies. She is a 2025 graduate of Wye River Upper School in Centreville.
Krysztowski is a member of Galena Volunteer Fire Company. She graduated in May from Kent County High School with honors and as a dual completer.
