Category: Scholars

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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In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholars on 12/17/2024 - 3:48 PM

Beyond Books: The Lasting Impact of a Ben Carson Reading Room

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 […]

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In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 12/09/2024 - 11:02 AM

Welcome to CSF Elizabeth Wesdock

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 […]

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In General, Newsletter, Scholars on 12/09/2024 - 10:44 AM

Creativity Shines Bright: Carson Scholars’ First-Ever Holiday Art Contest Unveils Stunning Talent!

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 […]

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In Scholars, Uncategorized on 12/02/2024 - 10:36 AM

Have you ever wondered what an opera is like?

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 […]

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In Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 10/16/2024 - 2:51 PM

Attention Carson Scholar High School Graduates!

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 […]

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In General, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 10/16/2024 - 2:37 PM

What you need to know for the 2025 Scholarship Season!

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 […]

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