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 Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 07/01/2024 - 1:36 PM
“A playground for your brain!” The above thought-provoking catchphrase was creatively coined by Ned Grace, in his charge to the students of U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts, the latest reading room to open in the U.S. The room was sponsored by his company, NDT Development in West Palm Beach, FL. See below! The anticipation was […]
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, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 06/28/2024 - 8:33 AM
May came in with a bang in Big Spring, Texas. On Wednesday, May 1, the Big Spring Independent School District opened two Ben Carson Reading Rooms at Marcy Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Marcy Elementary School kicked off the day’s festivities by hosting their reading room opening in the morning. The reading room committee […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 06/28/2024 - 8:28 AM
Native American history is steeped in rich cultural traditions and customs, with detailed stories being passed down from generation to generation. When Media Specialist Regan Pedo discovered her school, La Paloma Elementary School in Fallbrook, California, was built on an ancient burial ground, she knew she wanted the school’s Think Big Reading Room to honor […]
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 […]