HCPSS Students Named 2025 Carson Scholars

March 13th, 2025

Twenty-five HCPSS students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and dedication to serving their communities have been recognized as 2025 Carson Scholars, including five first-time Scholars and twenty Recognized (returning) Scholars.

The Scholars program is open to all students in grades 4-11 in the United States. Students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. They must also demonstrate humanitarian values through community service.

First-time Scholars receive a monetary college scholarship. Recognized Carson Scholars have previously been awarded a Carson scholarship, maintained high academic standards, and continued to show strong commitment to their communities.

More information and the complete lists of new and recognized Carson Scholars are available online.

2025 HCPSS First-time Scholars

• Maya Blackman, Talbott Springs Elementary School
• Vivian Raj, River Hill High School
• Dhruv Veda, Centennial High School
• Ainsley Weschler, Glenwood Middle School
• Cindy Yu, Marriotts Ridge High School

2025 HCPSS Recognized Scholars

• Reese Adams, Mayfield Woods Middle School
• Riley Adams, Long Reach High School
• Mazzin Al-Bustani, Marriotts Ridge High School
• Joyce Biju, Glenelg High School
• Juliana Blackman, Lake Elkhorn Middle School
• Kailyn Brown, Howard High School
• Emily Dong, River Hill High School
• Jacob Favero, Oakland Mills High School
• Rahul Goyal, River Hill High School
• Hwiram Hailey Kim, Marriotts Ridge High School
• Riley Herdson, Centennial High School
• Angela Huang, Centennial High School
• Vishnu Kannan, River Hill High School
• Jude Lidinsky, Hammond Middle School
• Bryn Mabee, Patapsco Middle School
• Caroline Mah, Oakland Mills High School
• Riya Rai, Mount Hebron High School
• Adam Silverstein, Glenelg High School
• Charlotte Ward, Oakland Mills Middle School
• Amy Yoo, Howard High School