In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 12/02/2024 - 10:43 AM
Music has a unique ability to bring us together by sharing stories that resonate with everyone. This year, the featured book for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 19th Annual National Day of Reading, The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson, did just that, uniting us through a narrative we can all understand and appreciate. The […]
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 Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 11/06/2024 - 3:29 PM
. . . Dave Kaspary Jr., RCDD, RTPM President & CEO MidPoint Technology Group Can you share a bit about your professional background and your current role? I started out in this industry as a summer job while I was attending college at Towson in 2004. I ended up remaining in the […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 11/06/2024 - 3:13 PM
Five more Reading Rooms were recently corralled into the Carson Scholars Fund ‘motivational arena’ serving students across America! And this was a “second” for Midland, Texas! Last year was the first set of 5 schools that were gifted in Midland with the effective learning motivator of reading choices! As success breeds success, thus, another chosen […]
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 Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 1:29 PM
Kimbrough Elementary School in San Diego, California, is dedicated to instilling a love for learning in its students. In line with this mission, the school opened their Think Big Reading Room on Friday, October 11th 2024. This space was designed to promote the foundational importance of reading. Featuring a multicultural theme, this reading room will […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 12:57 PM
Mustangs are majestic creatures known for their resilience, endurance, stamina and intelligence. The Glenn Marshall Elementary School Mustangs can now develop these magnificent animals’ characteristics, thanks in part to the school’s newly created Ben Carson Reading Room. Just like these free-roaming horses, students can wander the reading room in pursuit of a book that appeals […]
In Events, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 9:40 AM
Monday, November 18, 2024 The Ben Carson Reading Project is excited to celebrate the 19th Annual National Day of Reading on Monday, November 18. This year’s featured story is The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson. The story, based on an actual event, took place in a Washington, DC subway station. Joshua Bell, a […]
In Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 10/16/2024 - 9:04 AM
Thursday, September 19 Glenn Marshall Elementary School – Richmond, KY Sponsored by John Henry Kendall Thursday, October 10 Midland Reading Rooms – Midland, TX Ben Carson Reading Rooms opening at Bush Elementary School, Greatouse Elementary School, Jones Elementary School, Long Elementary School and Pease Communication and Technology Academy Sponsored by Jamie & Kyle Stallings Jones […]
In Events, General, Newsletter on 10/15/2024 - 3:49 PM
As we enter the holiday season, the spirit of community and generosity inspires all of us. Our theme for the upcoming year is ‘Soaring to New Heights,’ and we are dedicated to helping students overcome obstacles as they climb their own mountains to achieve success. For this global day of giving, #GivingTuesday, we have an […]
In General, Newsletter on 10/15/2024 - 3:23 PM
To all of you who support the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF)—whether as a donor, educator, volunteer or ambassador, we extend our heartfelt thanks! Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of so many students, helping them soar to new heights. As the calendar year ends, it is important to note that nonprofits typically […]