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Mustangs are majestic creatures known for their resilience, endurance, stamina and intelligence. The Glenn Marshall Elementary School Mustangs can now develop these magnificent animals’ characteristics, thanks in part to the school’s newly created Ben Carson Reading Room. Just like these free-roaming horses, students can wander the reading room in pursuit of a book that appeals […]

Monday, November 18, 2024 The Ben Carson Reading Project is excited to celebrate the 19th Annual National Day of Reading on Monday, November 18. This year’s featured story is The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson. The story, based on an actual event, took place in a Washington, DC subway station. Joshua Bell, a […]

As we enter the holiday season, the spirit of community and generosity inspires all of us. Our theme for the upcoming year is ‘Soaring to New Heights,’ and we are dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles as they climb their own mountains to achieve success. For this global day of giving, #GivingTuesday, we have an […]

To all of you who support the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF)—whether as a donor, educator, volunteer or ambassador, we extend our heartfelt thanks! Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of so many students, helping them soar to new heights. As the calendar year ends, it is important to note that nonprofits typically […]

. . . John Vingsen Senior Vice President / COO MidPoint Technology Group       Can you share a bit about your professional background and your current role? Shortly after college I started working with AT&T in enterprise networking sales.  After several years in that role, I migrated to the operational side and helped […]

. . . Gregg Cooper Managing Director STIFEL, Institutional Equity Sales       What is your background? What is your current occupation? I spent most of my early and high school years in Ft.Wayne, Indiana. I attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad, where I studied Accounting and started my career in the […]

. . . Cordell Carter II Founding Executive Director The Aspen Institute       What is your background? What is your current occupation? My background is a mix of tech, philanthropy and policy. I am transitioning out of a 7 year run as Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program and will be […]

Scholarship Program Coordinator Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. Full-time Position Non-Exempt Job Description The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by retired world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, to elevate academic achievement and create positive literacy cultures in schools. The Carson Scholars Fund supports two main […]

This summer the CSF welcomed new member Sarah Malko to the Associate Leadership Council.  Sarah is a two-time Carson Scholar alumna with an impressive resume and a desire to give back and help others.  She is passionate about medicine and is the team leader for the Brain Executive Initiation at her university, a role which […]

. . . Ryan Miller Senior Vice President CBRE | Advisory Services       What is your background? What is your current occupation? I grew up in Eldersburg, where I attended Liberty High School before going to the University of Maryland – College Park to study Business Management. After graduating from college, I immediately […]

As we wrap up another successful banquet season at the Carson Scholars Fund, there’s a special group of individuals who deserve a heartfelt thank you: our incredible volunteers. Whether they were judging applications, lending a hand at the banquets or providing invaluable support in our office, their dedication and enthusiasm have truly made a difference. […]

What do the Amazon and the library have in common? Most of us usually think of libraries as quiet, peaceful places filled with books. However, the one at Berkshire Elementary in West Palm Beach was totally abuzz with excitement about the new reading room opening in the school today!! With a reading room theme of […]