In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholars on 12/17/2024 - 3:48 PM
A reading room is more than just a cozy place to read. It’s designed to spark innovative and aspirational thinking in young children. This space encourages students to think for themselves and explore a world of possibilities through the pages of a book. Pat Davis was one of those students who found inspiration in his […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 12/09/2024 - 11:02 AM
Elizabeth recently joined the Carson Scholars Fund staff as a Scholarship Program Coordinator. She is hitting the ground running by assisting with the 2025 scholarship season. Elizabeth is a 7-time Carson Scholar. She looks fondly upon her time as a scholar and now she is excited to give back by supporting the next generation of […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 12/09/2024 - 10:44 AM
This summer, after hearing feedback from our scholars about their love of art, the CSF held its first ever holiday art contest. Carson Scholars were encouraged to submit original artwork depicting a holiday theme. Any medium could be used and creativity was encouraged! The winner’s design would be featured on the CSF’s holiday card for […]
In Scholars, Uncategorized on 12/02/2024 - 10:36 AM
Have you ever wondered what an opera is like? Or been front row at a ballet? Or participated in an intergenerational discussion? If this interests you and you are a first-year Honors Community College student and Pell Grant recipient, consider pre-applying to Community Compact to be a Summer Scholar at Chautauqua. Each summer, Community Compact […]
In Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 10/16/2024 - 2:51 PM
Payout forms for the Spring 2025 semester will be available starting Monday, October 28, 2024. Eligible Carson Scholars will receive an email with access to the payout portal, where you can choose to defer, request or release your scholarship funds. The portal will close on November 20, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Remember, you can […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 10/16/2024 - 2:37 PM
Soaring to New Heights for the 2025 Carson Scholarship Season! We are thrilled to announce the beginning of the Carson Scholars Fund’s 2025 Scholarship Season, marking our 29th year of recognizing talent and rewarding excellence. Important Dates and Information Carson Scholarship nominations open on Monday, October 21, 2024. They will remain open until Wednesday, December […]
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. […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 01/17/2024 - 1:42 PM
In 2016, marking the start of our 20th anniversary season, the Carson Scholars Fund introduced the inaugural Carson Scholars Hall of Fame, a tribute to individuals whose lives and careers are an integral part of the Fund’s history. Over the next four years, we continued to induct remarkable new members into the Hall of Fame. We […]