Pittsburgh’s 2025 Carson Scholars were honored at Acrisure Stadium in a heartfelt celebration of education, innovation, and community impact.
In Events, Newsletter, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/12/2025 - 2:49 PM
Pittsburgh’s 2025 Carson Scholars were honored at Acrisure Stadium in a heartfelt celebration of education, innovation, and community impact.
In General, Scholars, Scholarships on 06/11/2025 - 2:29 PM
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 […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholarships on 12/20/2024 - 3:57 PM
Throughout 2024, the Carson Scholars Fund focused on growth – empowering minds, growing our community and cultivating success. As we reflect on this past year, we are pleased to share our progress in each area. The 2024 scholarship season, following the theme of growth, honored 570 new and 936 recognized scholars. This marked our largest […]
In Chapter News, General, Newsletter, Scholarships on 12/02/2024 - 3:17 PM
The Carson Scholars Fund is thrilled to announce the induction of six new members into its Hall of Fame! Members of the 2025 class are advocates, scientists, researchers, creators and students. They are champions of equal education opportunities and providing voices and resources to vulnerable populations. Most importantly, they are changemakers who utilize their unique […]
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 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 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. […]