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Scholar Profiles

Tosca won her first scholarship when she was only in fourth grade, and she has continued to  excel ever since! Not only does she have a perfect 4.0 average, she is the president of her class and active in a variety of organizations. She is a member of the National Honor Society, helps lead freshman orientation, gives tours of her school to new students, and participates in fundraisers for UNICEF. An avid musician, Tosca plays both piano and violin as well. Outside of school, Tosca tutors younger students in math—and we can’t think of any better role model.

Tosca Le
Battle Creek, MI
11
 

Brian is incredibly creative, determined, and resourceful. A talented piano player, Brian has found a way to use his musical talents to raise money for his local food bank. Every Sunday, Brian plays piano for the elderly at a community center. In return, he asks his sponsors to donate money to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. So far, his system has raised more than $10,000! Beyond these personal efforts, Brian has also started a club at his high school called Youth Reaching Out, to encourage other students to  volunteer.

Brian Wong
11
Alameda, CA
 
Aliyah Caldwell is a three-time Carson Scholar. Aliyah has been dancing since she was four years old, and is now majoring in ballet and modern dance. She is a　member of the Ava Fields Dance Ministry, and performs at　senior citizen homes, nursing homes, and churches.　 She has attended intensive summer dance programs at the Alvin Ailey dance studio and The Dance Theatre of Harlem.　Outside of dance, Aliyah is a participant of the Maryland Science Center’s Sci-Girls program, and has received scholarships from the NAACP and Giant Foods.
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Aliyah Caldwell
Baltimore, MD
Grade 10
 

According to his teachers, Alex is highly motivated, has an excellent attitude toward learning and leadership, and always goes above and beyond what is expected of him. He is especially focused in science class, and hopes to become a physicist one day. He often completes experiments at home with his family so that he can learn even more about a topic. Outside of school, Alex likes to read, play the cello, build robots, play soccer, and volunteer at a local retirement home and nature center.

Alexander Hartley
Bensalem, PA
4
 
Edward Mosley, III is a two-time Carson Scholar who is committed to volunteering and the environment. Last summer, he attended a program called "Earth Tomorrow" at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and improved his knowledge of the environment and his leadership skills. During the school year, he participates in his school’s "Earth Tomorrow" club, helping to clean up and beautify abandoned spaces by planting flowers and greenery. His teachers praise his work ethic, and are impressed by his involvement in a variety of academic, volunteer, and athletic pursuits.
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Edward Mosley, III
Atlanta, GA
11th Grade