In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 09/05/2024 - 10:36 AM
. . . 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 […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 08/12/2024 - 9:31 AM
. . . 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 […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholarships on 07/26/2024 - 11:08 AM
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 […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 07/22/2024 - 10:57 AM
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 […]
In Board of Directors on 07/01/2024 - 8:41 AM
. . . 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 […]
In General, Newsletter on 06/28/2024 - 8:36 AM
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. […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 06/26/2024 - 3:58 PM
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 […]
In Chapter News, Events, General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/26/2024 - 3:12 PM
At the Carson Scholars Fund, banquet season stands as a pinnacle of our year! Meeting scholars and their families to celebrate their achievements is deeply rewarding. This spring, we hosted six awards banquets across the country, honoring 570 new and 936 recognized Carson Scholars – our largest cohort to date. Reflecting on our 28-year journey, […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 05/30/2024 - 2:00 PM
The 2024 recipients of the Patterson HBCU Scholarship for Carson Scholars have been selected! Thanks to a collaboration between the Carson Scholars Fund and world-renowned author and philanthropist, James Patterson, nine Carson Scholars will receive scholarships to help offset the costs of higher education. These students, all of whom will be starting college in the […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 04/25/2024 - 1:53 PM
On April 1, 2024, Patterson HBCU Scholarship applications became available to Carson Scholars who are graduating this spring! Recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship award that can be renewed for up to three consecutive academic years, making a huge financial impact for those attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) during the 2024-2025 school […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 03/15/2024 - 9:07 AM
After a brief hiatus, we are pleased to announce that the Carson Scholars Fund Hall of Fame is back! To celebrate, five new members have been inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame Class. This year’s members are remarkable changemakers, history makers, and advocates. They are champions of equal education opportunities, providing resources to vulnerable […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 03/07/2024 - 2:08 PM
The Carson Scholars Fund is pleased to announce the awarding of 570 new and 936 recognized Carson Scholars for the 2024 scholarship season! Not only did we have a record-breaking number of nominations this year, but the level of talent, academic achievement and commitment to community service demonstrated by this pool of applicants was unmatched. […]