Functional Updates
One page demonstrating every implemented request from the CSF functional updates document. Use the menu below to jump to a section.
Essay Questions
The FAQ block pulling dynamic content from the shared Essay Questions content type.
- Teachers help us grow in many ways. Think about a teacher, coach, family member, or mentor who taught you something important. Describe what you learned and explain how you could use that lesson to help another person. How can sharing what you’ve learned make your community stronger?
- Imagine you’ve been asked to give a “Book Talk” to your classmates to encourage them to read a book that you really love. In essay format, write your speech. Be sure to include the title of the book, why you would recommend the book and what lesson(s) could be learned from the story.
- People often think about leaving a legacy later in life, but our actions today shape how others remember us. What kind of legacy do you want to begin building now? Explain how education, service, and paying it forward can help you leave a positive impact on your school and community.
- Leadership is not only about being in charge—it’s also about helping others succeed. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership by serving someone else. What qualities do you believe make an effective leader?
- Many works of art, music, literature, scientific discoveries, and innovations can shape the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Write an essay about one such work or idea that had a meaningful impact on your thinking and discuss how it influenced your outlook.
- “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky
Tell a story about a time you took a shot at something. In your story, include how this experience impacted your life (positively or negatively) and share what came out of the experience.
Stats / Grid View
Testimonials / Slider with Images
"Ashley graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology, physiology and biochemistry. In college, she was involved in the Gemstone Honors College in which she was…"
Magothy River Middle School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2012
"Joshua is a 2-time Carson Scholar and current student at UCLA, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physiological science. Joshua believes in supporting and building up the success…"
Valencia High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2022
"Justin graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. At MIT, Justin was captain of the track and field team and was awarded the Admiral…"
Renaissance High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2010
"Else Drooff Valenzuela is a 5-time Carson Scholar, first awarded the scholarship in 2006. In 2013, Else served as the student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education—at…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"As valedictorian of his high school class, Evan spoke about his struggles as a deaf person and how to never give up. His speech when viral online and has helped…"
Harrison High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"Operations & Finance Assistant"
"Ashley graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with bachelor’s degrees in neurobiology, physiology and biochemistry. In college, she was involved in the Gemstone Honors College in which she was…"
Magothy River Middle School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2012
"Joshua is a 2-time Carson Scholar and current student at UCLA, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physiological science. Joshua believes in supporting and building up the success…"
Valencia High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2022
"Justin graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. At MIT, Justin was captain of the track and field team and was awarded the Admiral…"
Renaissance High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2010
"Else Drooff Valenzuela is a 5-time Carson Scholar, first awarded the scholarship in 2006. In 2013, Else served as the student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education—at…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"As valedictorian of his high school class, Evan spoke about his struggles as a deaf person and how to never give up. His speech when viral online and has helped…"
Harrison High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"Operations & Finance Assistant"
Testimonials / Grid without Images
"At the age of 18, Jeremy started his own nonprofit called Soxcess, which is aimed at providing the needy with clothing and other necessities. Jeremy has also served as an…"
Academy of Technology and Design • Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"Achaiah Abul is a two-time Carson Scholar, first awarded in 2015 as a junior in high school. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2016
"Kiera Matlock was awarded a Carson Scholarship in 2003 as an eighth grader. Her academic journey led her to study at Coppin State University, graduating in 2013 with a B.S.…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2007
Testimonials / Grid with Modal
"The Carson Scholarship showed me that hard work in the classroom matters just as much as talent on the field."
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"2026 Update: My name is Erin, and I am a junior psychology student at Bethune-Cookman University. I am actively involved in the university choir, where I’ve had opportunities to grow…"
Galleries / Slider with Individual Galleries
The Gallery block can now show individual gallery cards (title, date, text, custom link) or pull images straight from the Galleries content type.
Galleries / Grid with Random Individual Galleries
Galleries / All Images from Single Gallery
Galleries / Random Featured Images
Feaured = first 3 of each gallery
All deadlines
Nominations Open
Educators from participating schools will receive emailed communications with the form to nominate.
Nomination Deadline
Schools must submit the nomination form to the Carson Scholars Fund by 11:59 PM EST.
Application Deadline
Complete and submit the full application, including essay, report card and letter(s) of recommendation, by 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations Due
Teacher and counselor recommendation letters must be received.
Scholarship Notifications
All applicants and schools are notified via email and published on the website in the first week of March.
Upcoming Deadlines
Nominations Open
Educators from participating schools will receive emailed communications with the form to nominate.
Nomination Deadline
Schools must submit the nomination form to the Carson Scholars Fund by 11:59 PM EST.
Application Deadline
Complete and submit the full application, including essay, report card and letter(s) of recommendation, by 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations Due
Teacher and counselor recommendation letters must be received.
Scholarship Notifications
All applicants and schools are notified via email and published on the website in the first week of March.
Find a Chapter / Dynamic
The Find a Chapter block now lists the Chapters content type dynamically. Each card links to its chapter page, which is built with regular content blocks.
Chattanooga Chapter
Lee County Chapter
Maryland Chapter
Palm Beach Chapter
Pittsburgh Chapter
West Coast Chapter
