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Boddy/Snowden Scholarship

A longtime resident of Sandy Spring once said,

"Sandy Spring is more than a place to live. It is a state of mind."

Mr. Ross Boddy and Mrs. Carolyn Snowden, are well-known in the Sandy Spring community for their contributions to its residents, young and old.

Mr. Ross J. Boddy
SSCA, Founder- Mrs. Carolyn Snowden with statue of Mr. Ross Boddy

The spirit of this remark is evident in the decades of work with youth, the elderly, the disabled, and working families. Two Sandy Spring residents, Mr. Ross Boddy and Mrs. Carolyn Snowden, are well-known in the Sandy Spring community for their contributions to its residents, young and old.

In their honor, the Sandy Spring Civic Association awards the annual Ross Boddy/Carolyn Snowden Scholarship to a graduating senior of a local high school in Sandy Spring and/or its surrounding community.

Students who wish to apply for the Boddy/Snowden Scholarship can get the recent scholarship information and application form from their high school counselors or by emailing us.

The Ross Boddy/Carolyn Snowden Scholarship For Academic Achievement and Community Involvement Application

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Sandy Spring Civic Association has been serving the community for more than 50 years and is proud to award the Ross Boddy/Carolyn Snowden Scholarship to 3 deserving high school seniors.

This scholarship opportunity is for graduates who show promise of achievement and dedication to community service.

Mehiret Aga

Chase Jones

Rahmah Waseem

Mehiret Aga

Mehiret co-founded her international organization Aiding Girls Reach Education (AGRE), working to end educational discrimination and the barriers that prevent girls from accessing education.

Through AGRE, she helped to raise $4,000 to provide 100 backpacks & created a tutoring program with tutors from three different countries, which has already helped over 20 students.

Chase Jones

Chase Jones

Chase is most proud of his Volunteering and giving back in
-Sports- Coached kids OBGC in LAX, Swim, & Diving for 4 years.
-Tutoring- Volunteered as the teachers aid for religion classes
-Food Bank- fed the needy at his church
-Children – distributed toys to kids in need in Olney.
-Senior Citizens- volunteering at Leisure World

Has been accepted into the UMD-College Park, Michigan, University of Utah, University of Miami, Penn State University, amongst others.

Chase has a 4.9 GPA; 9 AP classes over his 4 years

Rahmah Waseem

Rahmah Waseem

Volunteer with LinkGenerations, a nonprofit that connects teens with older adults in nursing homes. Started LinkGenerations Chapter at Sherwood High.

President of Sherwood Students to End Poverty

Volunteered with the Treatment & Learning Center, a summer camp designed to enrich and assist neurodivergent children aged 3-7.

Dedicated to continuing the school’s Food Recovery Program, intends to reduce food waste and support hungry students at Sherwood.