ST. MARY'S CITY, Md., May 20 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news release:

Samantha Peña '28, a double major in environmental studies and public policy, has been named a finalist for the prestigious and highly competitiveObama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Her public service focus is to provide access to fresh, whole foods and to green spaces in densely populated urban areas, particularly those with underserved populations.

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and can demonstrate an expansive view of what's possible through public service. Created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, co-...