Category: Scholarships

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]