Latest News and Updates

On April 24, Rex Mill Middle School and Carson Scholars Fund celebrated the opening of a new Think Big Reading Room, marking the creation of an inviting new space specially designed to inspire students to further their love of reading. Located in Rex, Georgia, the reading room was the 312th reading room designed and built […]

The Carson Scholars Fund is proud to celebrate the official opening of two new Ben Carson Reading Rooms at Big Spring Intermediate and Moss Elementary School in Big Spring, Texas. The celebrations, held on Wednesday, May 13, marked another exciting milestone in expanding literacy opportunities for students in West Texas. Big Spring Intermediate welcomed students […]

Towson, MD – The Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) proudly announces the appointment of Ryan Miller and Tony Rose as co-vice presidents of the organization. These leadership additions reflect the Carson Scholars Fund’s continued growth and commitment to advancing its educational initiatives. Dr. Benjamin and Mrs. Candy Carson, co-founders of the organization, reflect, “It is incredibly […]

The Patterson HBCU Scholarship began in 2024 as a collaborative effort between world-renowned author James Patterson and the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF). Through Mr. Patterson’s generosity and shared commitment to education, together he and the CSF created a unique opportunity for Carson Scholars attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), in which a $5,000 […]

Amelia Major recently joined the Carson Scholars Fund as a reading room coordinator, where she works with the reading room director to cultivate relationships with schools and donors with the purpose of creating reading rooms devoted to fostering children’s love of reading. She brings a passion for youth development, education and empowering youth to reach […]

Towson, MD – The Carson Scholars Fund is proud to announce a $250,000 matching grant from the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation, Inc. This transformative investment will expand scholarship opportunities for promising Maryland students in grades 4-11. This significant commitment comes at a historic moment as CSF celebrates 30 years of honoring and supporting high-achieving, compassionate students across […]

The Carson Scholars Fund is thrilled to announce the induction of five new members into its Hall of Fame. Members of the 2026 class are leaders, mentors, researchers, advocates and students who are using their talents to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond. These Carson Scholar alumni exemplify what it means to be […]

The 310th Ben Carson THINK BIG Reading Room in the country has been established at The Loyola School in Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood!  This is the first reading room to be installed in this historic area where another impressive first occurred:  the first monument to honor our country’s first president, George Washington was built in this […]

This year, the Carson Scholars Fund (CSF) is celebrating an exciting anniversary! 2026 marks 30 years of awarding scholarships. In honor of this incredible milestone, we are reconnecting with our alumni to honor and celebrate their accomplishments. Our project 30 Years, 30 Scholars features one scholar from each year since the first scholarships were awarded […]

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Wes Guckert, a devoted champion of the Carson Scholars Fund community. Wes was a generous and steady presence at the CSF, having served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors and always maintaining a deep commitment to helping others and advancing our mission. His […]

For our 20th Annual National Day of Reading, we wanted to feature a book that embodies the spirit of CSF. This year’s featured title, The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, aligns perfectly with our mission to help every child recognize their potential. Its message, that challenges aren’t the end, encourages students to keep trying, keep […]

Evan Harasty recently joined the Carson Scholars Fund as an Operations & Finance Assistant, where he works closely with the Executive Director to support organizational operations, financial processes, and day to day projects that help advance the mission of CSF. With a strong interest in data, analysis, and operational efficiency, he is enthusiastic about contributing […]