Category: Scholars

In General, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/19/2025 - 1:57 PM

Meet Zoe Deese – 2025 Summer Intern

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 […]

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In General, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/19/2025 - 1:54 PM

Meet Jamie Hanson – 2025 Summer Intern

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, […]

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In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholars on 06/13/2025 - 10:51 AM

Summer Reading Just Got a Boost for San Diego Students

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 […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars on 06/12/2025 - 4:03 PM

2025 Carson Scholar Showcase Highlights Innovation and Impact

The inaugural Scholar Showcase was rolled out for the 2025 banquet season.  Scholars were invited to apply for table space at their respective banquets to showcase their small business, nonprofit organizations, research projects and/or passion projects to raise awareness and network with fellow scholars and guests. Pittsburgh: Evelyn Butterfield – showcased her work with Beefing […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 3:51 PM

2025 Carson Scholars Take Flight in California

Scholars and their families came together on a sunny Sunday morning in San Diego to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2025 Carson Scholars.  Grace Fogel, a 3-time Carson Scholar alumna and current CSF Associate Leadership Council member, lead the event as Mistress of Ceremonies for the second year. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 3:45 PM

From Rising Stars to Hall of Famers: Maryland Scholars Take the Stage

Excitement and pride filled the air at the 29th annual Maryland Awards Ceremony to celebrate scholars from the mid-Atlantic region.  Maxine Streicher from Fox 45 served as Mistress of Ceremonies to lead the event.  The Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Trisha Bailey, founder and CEO of Bailey’s Pharmacy Medical Equipment & Supplies along with […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 3:36 PM

Lessons in Leadership: Dr. and Mrs. Carson Inspire Tennessee Scholars

The sun was shining for the 2025 Chattanooga Carson Scholars Awards Banquet as scholars and their guests gathered on Sunday, May 4th.  Jaxon Thurman and Ethan Bullock, two shining Carson Scholar alumni, returned for their second year emceeing the banquet and teamed up to make the event fun and exciting.  This year’s banquet theme was […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 3:14 PM

Inspiration in Every Answer: Q&A Moments from Lee County’s Banquet

The sun was shining for the 2025 Lee County Carson Scholars Awards Banquet as scholars and their guests gathered on Sunday, April 13th in Fort Myers.  Shari Armstrong, a digital correspondent for Fox 4 News and a native of Southwestern FL, brought the positive energy that made the banquet extra fun.  The Leadership Award was […]

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In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 2:49 PM

Scholar Showcase Debuts in Pittsburgh: Celebrating Innovation and Service

Pittsburgh’s 2025 Carson Scholars were honored at Acrisure Stadium in a heartfelt celebration of education, innovation, and community impact.

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In General, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/11/2025 - 2:29 PM

2025 Patterson HBCU Scholars Announced!

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 […]

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In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 01/15/2025 - 11:17 AM

Scholar Spotlight: Isaac Olvera

Isaac Olvera is a 2-time Carson Scholar who continues to excel year after year. Isaac, an exceptional student from Riverside, California, is fascinated with the way the heart works and aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon one day to help society by preventing and treating heart disease. While only in 10th grade, his stellar abilities […]

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In Scholars on 01/06/2025 - 10:04 AM

Scholar Spotlight: Sydney Cummings

With a passion for leadership and a heart for service, Sydney Cummings, a 2024 Carson Scholar from St. Michaels, Maryland, who won the scholarship as an eighth-grade student, channels her talents to uplift her community and chase her dreams. As a sports fan, she aspires to be a sports broadcaster one day, reliving her childhood […]

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