Author James Patterson partners with Ben Carson to launch scholarship program for students
Palm Beach Daily News, Aug. 4, 2023
A $600,000 donation from best-selling author James Patterson will help high school graduates pursue a college education. In partnership with the Carson Scholars Fund, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization that recognizes students who strive for academic excellence and demonstrate a strong commitment to their communities, the longtime Palm Beach resident has launched the Patterson HBCU Scholarship pilot program.
Carson scholars announced
somdnews.com, April 10, 2023
The Carson Scholars Fund recently announced that 482 new students were named as 2023 Carson Scholars this year. Southern Maryland students who were named Carson Scholars include fifth-graders Garcelle Hinson (Malcolm Elementary School), Elliot Orthner…..
Carson Scholar announces winners
Sidney Daily News, May 1, 2023
PITTSBURGH — Carson Scholar recipients celebrated during a ceremony in Pittsburgh. This year’s scholar recipients include Kennedy Muhlenkamp from Ft. Recovery, Colin Batten from Versailles, Mya Knapke from St. Henry….
Three Charles County Public School Students Named 2023 Carson Scholars
Southern Maryland News Net, May 1, 2023
Three Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) elementary students were recently named 2023 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service.
Dr. Ben Carson gives trophies, scholarships to local students for academic success
WPXI.com, April 23, 2023
PITTSBURGH — Local students in grades 4 through 11 were awarded scholarships, medals and trophies for their academic success or service to their communities. Students are nominated by teachers at their school to become “Carson Scholars” and only one student from every school is able to apply. Channel 11′s Jennifer Tomazic emceed the banquet Sunday which was held at Acrisure Stadium……
28 National Carson Scholars Named At Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air Patch, March 23, 2023
Seven Harford County Public Schools students are new Carson Scholars for 2023 and 22 students have renewed their Carson Scholars status. The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades fourth through 11th who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named Carson Scholars and are given an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for keep at their school. Students are selected from across the country….
Ritchie on list of Carson Scholars
Cumberland Times-News, Mar 20, 2023
Brycen Ritchie, a junior at Mountain Ridge High School, was one of 482 students named 2023 Carson Scholars. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high achieving students in grades four through 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities….
Thirty-five Students Honored as Carson Scholars
rcp.leeschools.net March 14, 2023
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce 35 students have been honored as 2023 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund will provide each student with a $1,000 College Scholarship….
Carson scholars announced
somdnews.com, April 10, 2023
The Carson Scholars Fund recently announced that 482 new students were named as 2023 Carson Scholars this year. Southern Maryland students who were named Carson Scholars include fifth-graders Garcelle Hinson (Malcolm Elementary School), Elliot Orthner…..
Seven students in Harford County named Carson scholars
The Aegis, March 23, 2023
The Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in grades 4 through 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement with at least a 3.75 GPA and humanitarian qualities each year. The Harford County students were among 482 selected as Carson scholars this year, according to a news release….
2 SOPHOMORES RECOGNIZED AS CARSON SCHOLARS
lppacs.org, March 2023
THREE MCPS STUDENTS NAMED CARSON SCHOLARS
montgomeryschoolsmd.org, March 27, 2023
CCPS students named Carson Scholars
CCPS, March 27, 2023
17 BCPS students named 2023 Carson Scholars
BCPS, March 23, 2023
2023 Carson Scholars announced
Dorchester Star, April 7, 2023
Derry Area’s Piper Anke named Carson Scholar
The Bulletin, April 6, 2023
2023 Carson Scholars announced
The Star, April 5, 2023
Dundalk High student wins national recognition as a Carson Scholar
The Dundalk Eagle, March 21, 2023
Thirty-five Students Honored as Carson Scholars
Leeschools.net, March 9, 2023
28 National Carson Scholars Named At Harford County Public Schools
Havr De Grace Patch, March 23, 2022
17 BCPS students named 2023 Carson Scholars
nottinghamMD.com, March 22, 2023
2023 Carson Scholar
Padua Academy, March 9, 2023
Three MCPS Students Named Carson Scholars
MCPS Communications, March 22, 2023
Three MCPS students have been named Carson Scholars, earning $1,000 college scholarships. Carson Scholars are students who excel academically and donate their time and talents to others. students in grades 4 –11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and humanitarian qualities…
Seven Students in Harford County Named Carson Scholars
MSN, March 23, 2023
The Carson Scholars Fund announced Monday that seven Harford County students were named as 2023 Carson Scholars.
The Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in grades 4 through 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement with at least a 3.75 GPA and humanitarian qualities each year. The Harford County students were among 482 selected as Carson scholars this year, according to a news release.
Ben Carson Reading Room opens at Ensley Elementary School
MSN, January 24, 2023
Students at Ensley Elementary will begin reading to new heights thanks to a partnership with the Ben Carson Reading Room Project. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, The Escambia County School Board approved a contract for the first Ben Carson Reading Room to be developed at Ensley Elementary School…
Big Think comes to Cullowhee Valley
The Sylva Herald, Oct. 26, 2022
Local and national dignitaries joined students and staff at Cullowhee Valley School on Oct. 10 to celebrate the opening of a new “Think Big Reading Room.” One of only five in North Carolina, the new space was made possible by the Carson Scholars Fund and the generosity of Gordon and Cheri Martin. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy, founded the Think Big Reading Project in 1994 to award scholarships, promote literacy and encourage leisure reading to help students reach their full potential…
Midland Reporter-Telegram, Oct. 24, 2022
Rusk Elementary, the Pevehouse Family Foundation and the Carson Scholars Fund hosted an assembly and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the school’s brand new Ben Carson Reading Room.
Rusk’s Ben Carson Reading Room has an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and is filled with 500 books that were selected by staff. The room also features a mural created by the Legacy High School art department…
Rusk Elementary opens Ben Carson Reading Room
News West 9, Oct. 24, 2022
Rusk’s new room has an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and is filled with 500 books. MIDLAND, Texas — Rusk Elementary in Midland held a ribbon cutting for its new reading room Monday. The school is now home to the second Ben Carson Reading Room in MISD…
Ben Carson opens Reading Room at Palm Beach Public Schools
Yahoo, October 6, 2022
‘Thinking Big’: Ben Carson Reading Room opens at Palm Beach Public School
Palm Beach Daily News, October 10, 2022
With the snip of a ribbon, Palm Beach Public School debuted the county’s 26th Ben Carson Reading Room Thursday. A colorful, booked-filled space tucked inside the school’s Cocoanut Row campus, the room provides a literacy-enriched environment for children to develop their reading skills, said Principal Christie Schwab.
Ben Carson Opens New Reading Room in School District of Palm Beach County
wpbf.com, Oct. 6, 2022
A Moment of Joy: News We Love These reading rooms, which are spread across county, are aimed at making children more proficient readers. It’s something Carson said needs to start at a young age.
What’s Right With Our Schools: Battlefield Elementary Ben Carson Reading Room
wdef.com, July 11, 2022
Young scholars have a great place turn a few pages at Battlefield Elementary School. The Ben Carson Reading Room is now open. Candy Carson is a Co-Founder for the Carson Scholars Fund. She explains, “Actually we started back in 2000 with these reading rooms, because our board of Carson Scholars Fund decided they wanted to take advantage of my husband Ben’s success.”
Ann Arbor teen earns national recognition for volunteer efforts
All About Ann Arbor, June 28, 2022
Ayesha Nadeem was recently recognized as a 2022 Carson Scholar for her academic achievements and community service efforts. The sophomore in high school, who attends both Central Academy and Washtenaw Community College, was the only Washtenaw County student to earn the award after volunteering more than 600 hours of her free time in the local community.
Erath High School Student, Nathan Touchet Recognized As Carson Scholar
The Gueydan Journal, June 27, 2022
The Carson Scholar Fund recognizes students who excel both academically and in humanitarian accomplishments. 547 new students from across the country were named as 2022 Carson Scholars this year. In May, these remarkable scholars and their families were recognized at exclusive film premieres across the country.
Two Atlantic Christian School students receive $1,000 Scholarships from Carson Scholars Fund
The Currents & Gazettes, June 16, 2022
Two Atlantic Christian School students — sophomore Evangelina Kim and sixth-grader Malena Meyer — each received $1,000 scholarships for college from the Carson Scholars Fund. The Fund held a scholarship awards ceremony on May 22 to recognize all of this year’s recipients at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. The fund was founded by world-renowned Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson and his wife, Candy.
Central Magnet rising senior wins national award
Daily News Journal, May 29, 2022
Eliza Abston, a rising senior at Central Magnet School, has been named a winner of the 2022 Carson Scholarship.
THS students honored during Senior Honors Awards program
The Thomas Times, May 25, 2022
The annual Thomasville High School Senior Honors Awards program was May 10 in the Thomasville Civic Center.
Bemidji High School names 2022 senior award recipients
Bemidiji Pioneer, May 23, 2022
BEMIDJI — Bemidji High School students were recently recognized at the annual senior awards program that took place on May 19 for receiving scholarships and earning honors upon graduation.
Dr. Ben Carson visits Chattanooga; celebrates local scholars
wdef.com, May 18, 2022
Former Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson was in Chattanooga tonight to take in a movie at the local A-M-C. But it wasn’t a Hollywood blockbuster, and it didn’t star any famous actors. Carson is the co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which gifts one-thousand-dollar college scholarships to young students throughout the country who exemplify achievement both in class and in their communities.
547 students named as new Carson Scholars this year
www.northfortmyersneighbor.com, May 16, 2022
The Carson Scholars Fund has named 547 new Carson Scholars with 803 students honored as repeat scholars for 2022. New and recognized scholars from Lee County and surrounding areas were invited to exclusive film premieres at the AMC Merchants Crossing Theatre on May 5 in recognition of their efforts.
11 MCPS Student Recognized as 2022 Carson Scholars
Montgomery County Public Schools, May 8, 2022
MCPS is excited to share that 11 students were announced as Carson Scholars Fund (CSF recipients. The CSF gifts $1,000 college scholarship to students in grades 4 – 11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and humanitarian qualities. This year, 547 students from across the country were named 2022 Carson Scholars. In addition, 803 students renewed their Carson Scholarship status by maintaining high academics and commitments to their communities.
Delmarva Christian students named Carson Scholars
Cape Gazette, April 28, 2022
Delmarva Christian Schools recently announced two students selected as 2022 Carson Scholar award winners. Junior Keelie Conaway was selected from Delmarva Christian High School for the first time, and senior Isabelle Donihue has been chosen for a second time as a Carson Scholar.
GL freshman selected as Carson Scholar
Latrobe Bulletin, April 27, 2022
Greater Latrobe freshman Madelyn Slater was selected as a 2022 Carson Scholar. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship award along with a medal and certificate. This spring the 2022 Carson Scholars will be honored at exclusive movie premiere showings across the nation. The Carson Scholars Fund original movie, “Carson Scholars: Heroes Among Us,” will feature the Carson Scholars. The scholars will receive special recognition in front of their families and peers.
Talbot County students named as 2022 Carson Scholars
The Star Democrat, April 22, 2022
Three students from Talbot County Public Schools and two students from Saints Peter & Paul High School were named as 2022 Carson Scholars.
Charles County Public Schools students named 2022 Carson Scholars
The Southern Maryland Chronicle, March 30, 2022
Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named 2022 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities, and community service.
Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named 2022 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service.
Lee County students clean up as new Carson Scholarship recipients named
North Fort Myers News, March 23, 2022
A slew of students in Lee County were recently awarded the Carson Scholarship Fund, $1,000 that will be put into a trust until they graduate from high school and attend a four-year college or university.
Five SSA Students Named 2022 Carson Scholars
Shady Side Academy News, March 11, 2022
Shady Side Academy junior Maya Leyzarovich was named a New 2022 Carson Scholar, while junior Smrithi Shyam and sophomores Benjamin Bischoff, Veronica Koval and Patrick Sippel were named Recognized 2022 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund.
In Focus: Prestigious Carson Awards recognize 28 Palm Beach County student scholars
The Palm Beach Post, April 22, 2021
Ten-year-old Derron Blake Jr. likes to speak on topics such as stopping gun violence and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. He likes to code, and speedcube with his Rubik’s Cube. He likes to play golf, tennis, and play in the pool with his little brother, Tristan. Now, the fourth-grader at Northboro Elementary School “loves” being a 2021 Carson Scholar.
Ringgold Primary unveils new Ben Carson Reading Room
WDEF, April 5, 2021
Ringgold Primary School is getting its 5th Ben Carson Reading Room. Each room gets its own theme, and this one is going to be the Secret Garden. It’s yet another perfect example of What’s right With Our Schools.
Sussex Academy student selected as 2021 Carson Scholar
Sussex Countian, April 6, 2021
Sussex Academy 11th grader Mikayla Dayton has ben selected as a 2021 Carson Scholar. With this honor, Dayton will receive a $1,000 scholarship that will be invested for her college education.
The Carson Scholars Fund Reaches 10,000 Scholarships
Franchise Journal, April 1, 2021
The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF), led by co-founders Dr. Ben Carson Sr. and his wife Candy Carson, has been recognizing and rewarding students who embody the American spirit for 25 years! These young people from all 50 states and Washington DC not only dedicate themselves to excellence, particularly in academics, but they also demonstrate their humanitarianism through volunteer work, by creating their own charitable initiatives, and by addressing community needs through creative problem solving.
Kids receive Carson Scholars Fund scholarships
Daily Advent, March 24, 2021
Olivia Harper and Derron “D.J.” Blake Jr. receive their scholarships. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Mariner Middle student earns Carson scholarship
Cape Gazette, March 25, 2021
Mariner Middle School eighth-grader Carly Favoroso has been named a 2021 Carson Scholarship winner. With this honor, Carly will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that can be used towards her college education.
EBCCS Student Selected as Carson Scholar
Catholic Schools Office Boston, March 21, 2021
East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCSS) announced this week that eighth grade student Dante Minacapilli has been selected as a 2021 Carson Scholar.
Two more Ben Carson Reading Rooms open in Catoosa County Public Schools
Catoosa Walker News, March 19, 2021
Ben Carson Reading Rooms recently opened at two Catoosa County schools – one on the Ringgold Elementary/Primary campus and the other at Woodstation Elementary School in Rock Spring.
29 students honored as Carson Scholars
Cape Coral Breeze, March 17, 2021
Twenty-nine students have been honored as 2021 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund will provide each student with a $1,000 College Scholarship.
Three Garrett County students recognized as Carson Scholars
WV News, March 17, 2021
After 25 years of recognizing and rewarding students in grades 4-11 who embrace high levels of academic achievement and community service, the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded its 10,000th scholarship this year.
Twentynine Students Honored as Carson Scholars
The School District of Lee County, March 17, 2021
The School District of Lee County is excited to announce 29 students have been honored as 2021 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund will provide each student with a $1,000 College Scholarship.
Local students receive Carson scholarships
Ellwood City Ledger, March 17, 2021
The Carson Scholars Fund announced its 2021 scholarship winners and recognized scholars this month, some of whom are area students. Scholarships are $1,000 each and are given to students in grades 4-11 who attend an accredited K-12 school, have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service.
Carson Scholars Fund announces 2021 recipients
Chatham News Record, March 17, 2021
After 25 years of recognizing and rewarding students in grades 4-11 who embrace high levels of academic achievement and community service, the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) has awarded its 10,000th scholarship this year.
Hamilton County Schools Students Named 2021 Carson Scholars
The Chattanoogan, March 17, 2021
The Carson Scholars Fund recognized 47 Hamilton County Schools students as 2021 Carson Scholars and awarded each student a $1,000 college scholarship. Thirty-two of these students are also 2021 Recognized Carson Scholars because they are repeat winners of the award.
DAHS student named 2021 Carson Scholar
Latrobe Bulletin, March 16, 2021
Derry Area High School student Morgan Sobota was recently named a 2021 Carson Scholar. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service.
Calvert Co. 2021 Carson Scholars Announced
Southern Maryland Chronicle, March 16, 2021
The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) is pleased to announce that six students in Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) have been named first-time Carson Scholars. In addition, nine CCPS students are repeat winners.
30 HCPSS Students Recognized As 2021 Carson Scholars
Patch, March 16, 2021
Twelve HCPSS students were named first-time Carson Scholars and 18 students were acknowledged as Recognized Carson Scholars.
Carson Scholars Fund Awards Its 10,000th Scholarship
The Chattanoogan, March 15, 2021
After 25 years of recognizing and rewarding students in grades 4-11 who embrace high levels of academic achievement and community service, the Carson Scholars Fund awards its 10,000th scholarship this year. The CSF gifts $1,000 college scholarships to students who excel academically and selflessly give of themselves, their time, and their talents to others.
Gering elementary students awarded national scholarships
Star Herald, March 13, 2021
Two Gering elementary students were announced as 2021 Carson Scholars through the national corporation called the Carson Scholars Fund on March 3. Each year, both Northfield Elementary and Geil Elementary nominate one student from their schools for the prestigious honor.
CCPS Students Honored With Carson Scholar
The Bay Net, March 12, 2021
Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named 2021 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service.
Charles Co. Students Honored with Carson Scholar Awards (UPDATED)
Southern Maryland Chronicle, March 11, 2021
Five Charles County Public Schools students were recently named 2021 Carson Scholars.
Two Warwick Students Receive 2021 Carson Scholar Awards
Warwick School District, March 9, 2021
Warwick High School and Warwick Middle School recently had two students selected as 2021 Carson Scholars, junior Gavin Clausen and 8th-grader Caleb Johnsen. With this honor they will both receive a $1,000 scholarship award to be invested for their college education. They will also receive a medal and certificate.
DCHS announces 2021 Carson Scholar Isabelle Donihue
Sussex Countian, March 9, 2021
Delmarva Christian Schools announced that DCHS junior Isabelle Donihue has been selected as a 2021 Carson Scholar, will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education.
Junior Named 2021 Carson Scholar
Athens Academy, March 4, 2021
Congratulations to junior Alexis Keeney, who has been named a 2021 Carson scholar.
Student Standout: Barbara Ingram student is 6-time Carson Scholar
Herald Mail Media, July 13, 2020
If it’s those who do not know history who are doomed to repeat it, Ana Mooney should be just fine. The 16-year-old Hagerstown girl closely follows current news and events, and she enjoys learning about history.
Carson Scholars Fund: Rewarding Future Leaders
Franchise Journal, July 1, 2020
The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) has been recognizing and rewarding students who embody the American spirit for 25 years! These young people from all 50 states not only dedicate themselves to excellence in their lives, particularly academics, but they also demonstrate their humanitarianism through volunteer work, by creating their own charitable initiatives, and by addressing community needs through creative problem solving.
5 Havre de Grace Students Named 2020 Carson Scholars
Patch.com, May 20, 2020
Several Havre de Grace students received the honor of being named 2020 Carson Scholars. The scholarship program recognizes students who have a track record of academic excellence and participation in community service.
Students Recognized as Carson Scholar Recipients
Sidney Daily News, May 11, 2020
Aspiring Minds and Character endowment were celebrated with a virtual banquet on May 9. The 2020 scholar recipients included Caleb Evers from Fort Recovery, Delaney Barga from Versailles and Beyla Romer from St. Henry. Repeat Carson Scholars were three-time scholar Grace Carman from Versailles, three-time scholar Ally Kaiser from Fort Recovery, three-time scholar Josh Evers from St. Henry and two-time scholar Lauren Menke from Versailles.
Dozens of Carroll County Students Named 2020 Carson Scholars
Carroll County Times, April 21, 2020
Thirty-seven Carroll County students were named first-time Carson Scholars for the first time this year, and almost a hundred more were recognized again for continuing excellence in their studies.
Upper St. Clair Student Selected as Carson Scholar
The Almanac, April 15, 2020
Upper St. Clair High School junior Morgan Meddings was recently selected as a 2020 Carson Scholar. The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in fourth through 11th grades who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities.
Sharing the fun: Lincoln students giving away games
Ellwood City Ledger, April 7, 2020
Games to Give is a nonprofit company started by two Ellwood City area teens who want to share their love of games.
Delaware Students Named Carson Scholars
Delaware Community News, March 23, 2020
Thirteen Delaware high school students have been awarded scholarships from the Carson Scholars Fund.
This year, the Carson Scholars Fund awarded 477 scholarships to students across the nation.
Carson Scholars Fund Recognizes Local Students
Cumberland Times-News, March 22, 2020
Preston Crawford, fifth-grader at Flintstone Elementary School, is among 477 students who have been recognized by the Carson Scholars Fund as exceptional.
2020 Carson Scholars Announced in Calvert County
The Bay Net, March 19, 2020
The Carson Scholars Fund is pleased to announce that Emma Cox, a 10th grader at Huntingtown High, has been named a first-time 2020 Carson Scholar. In addition, ten Calvert students are repeat winners.
Ramona Elementary Student Wins Impressive Scholarship
Ramona Sentinel, March 12, 2020
A $1,000 scholarship will help propel Ramona Elementary School sixth-grader Sherlyn Alvarez-Sanchez closer to her dream of becoming an astronaut, and eventually an astronomer and scientist who works with physics.
Garden Road Opens New Reading Room
San Diego Tribune, February 6, 2020
Garden Road Elementary students now have a quiet, comfortable place to read with the debut of the school’s new Think Big Reading Room. The reading room is a converted corner of the school’s existing library. It was made possible by a $17,500 grant from the Carson Scholars Fund and the Eleni and Wolfgang Gagon Trust.