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Towson, MD – The Carson Scholars Fund is proud to announce a $250,000 matching grant from the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation, Inc. This transformative investment will expand scholarship opportunities for promising Maryland students in grades 4-11. This significant commitment comes at a historic moment as CSF celebrates 30 years of honoring and supporting high-achieving, compassionate students across […]

The Carson Scholars Fund is thrilled to announce the induction of five new members into its Hall of Fame. Members of the 2026 class are leaders, mentors, researchers, advocates and students who are using their talents to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond. These Carson Scholar alumni exemplify what it means to be […]

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Wes Guckert, a devoted champion of the Carson Scholars Fund community. Wes was a generous and steady presence at the CSF, having served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors and always maintaining a deep commitment to helping others and advancing our mission. His […]

Evan Harasty recently joined the Carson Scholars Fund as an Operations & Finance Assistant, where he works closely with the Executive Director to support organizational operations, financial processes, and day to day projects that help advance the mission of CSF. With a strong interest in data, analysis, and operational efficiency, he is enthusiastic about contributing […]

As we approach the season of giving, we’re reflecting on the power of community, generosity, and imagination to change lives. This year marks 30 years of awarding Carson Scholarships and 25 years of building Ben Carson Reading Rooms—three decades dedicated to nurturing bright minds and sparking a love of learning in students across the nation. […]

Grades 4-5: Every person leaves behind a story. Think of someone who has made a difference in your life or your community. What makes them special? How do they make the world better? What do you hope people remember about you and the kind things you do? If you could meet any character from a […]

I am so excited to join the Carson Scholars Fund as an intern this summer! As a 4-time Carson Scholar, I have seen the program’s transformative impact on the lives of young students. It has opened doors for me to pursue higher education and academic opportunities. I am also beyond grateful that the program now […]

I grew up in Bel Air, Maryland. I am currently a rising senior majoring in marketing with a minor in Japanese at Towson University. I’m also honored to be a Carson Scholar, which reflects my commitment to both academic excellence and giving back to my community, something that’s very important to me. Outside of school, […]

The ancient proverb, “many hands make light work”, was on full display at Calvary Christian School in Bellfontaine, Ohio as a group of dedicated volunteers worked to bring the Ben Carson Reading Room to fruition. Jennifer Wylie spearheaded the project. Mrs. Wylie is no stranger to the CSF’s literacy program. She spent most of her […]

Reading is a skill that improves with practice. Like any daunting task, reading must be performed regularly to sustain and experience growth. Yet, each year, thousands of budding readers close their books at the end of the school year, without picking up a book over the long summer months. “Summer slide” is the loss of […]

This year, the Ben Carson Reading Project hit a huge milestone, and we celebrated it the best way we know how… with reading! In honor of the program’s 25th anniversary, CSF launched its very first Readathon. Beginning on March 3, 2025, schools competed over a six-week period to log the most minutes read in their […]

The Patterson HBCU Scholarship started in 2024 as a collaboration between world-renowned author James Patterson and the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF). Through Mr. Patterson’s generosity and shared educational values, the CSF was able to create a new unique opportunity for Carson Scholars attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). In the inaugural year, nine […]