Functional Updates
One page demonstrating every implemented request from the CSF functional updates document. Use the menu below to jump to a section.
Essay Questions
The FAQ block pulling dynamic content from the shared Essay Questions content type.
- Teachers help us grow in many ways. Think about a teacher, coach, family member, or mentor who taught you something important. Describe what you learned and explain how you could use that lesson to help another person. How can sharing what you’ve learned make your community stronger?
- Imagine you’ve been asked to give a “Book Talk” to your classmates to encourage them to read a book that you really love. In essay format, write your speech. Be sure to include the title of the book, why you would recommend the book and what lesson(s) could be learned from the story.
- People often think about leaving a legacy later in life, but our actions today shape how others remember us. What kind of legacy do you want to begin building now? Explain how education, service, and paying it forward can help you leave a positive impact on your school and community.
- Leadership is not only about being in charge—it’s also about helping others succeed. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership by serving someone else. What qualities do you believe make an effective leader?
- Many works of art, music, literature, scientific discoveries, and innovations can shape the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Write an essay about one such work or idea that had a meaningful impact on your thinking and discuss how it influenced your outlook.
- “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky
Tell a story about a time you took a shot at something. In your story, include how this experience impacted your life (positively or negatively) and share what came out of the experience.
Stats / Grid View
Testimonials / Slider with Images
"Justin graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. At MIT, Justin was captain of the track and field team and was awarded the Admiral…"
Renaissance High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2010
"Adam, a 2-time Carson Scholar who first won in 2019. He is currently pursuing a PhD and serves as Head of AI Quality at Commure, where his work helps improve…"
Calabasas High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2020
"At eleven years old, Hannah, a champion for equal opportunities for all students, built a community where everyone could have just that. She put her concern for racial disparities in…"
BASIS San Antonio • Carson Scholar, Class of 2023
"Chase is a civic-minded leader and entrepreneur who is passionate about educational equity and the environment. When he was 10 years old, Chase co-founded an award-winning book distribution project called…"
Walter L. Sickles High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2024
"Natalee, a 2018 Carson Scholar, is currently attending The George Washington Law School after earning both her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in forensic and legal psychology. During her…"
Roland Park Country School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2019
"Operations & Finance Assistant"
"Justin graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. At MIT, Justin was captain of the track and field team and was awarded the Admiral…"
Renaissance High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2010
"Adam, a 2-time Carson Scholar who first won in 2019. He is currently pursuing a PhD and serves as Head of AI Quality at Commure, where his work helps improve…"
Calabasas High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2020
"At eleven years old, Hannah, a champion for equal opportunities for all students, built a community where everyone could have just that. She put her concern for racial disparities in…"
BASIS San Antonio • Carson Scholar, Class of 2023
"Chase is a civic-minded leader and entrepreneur who is passionate about educational equity and the environment. When he was 10 years old, Chase co-founded an award-winning book distribution project called…"
Walter L. Sickles High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2024
"Natalee, a 2018 Carson Scholar, is currently attending The George Washington Law School after earning both her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in forensic and legal psychology. During her…"
Roland Park Country School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2019
"Operations & Finance Assistant"
Testimonials / Grid without Images
"2026 Update: My name is Tatyonna Martin, a first-year sophomore at North Carolina A&T. I am majoring in Nursing with a minor in psychology, with hopes to someday become a…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2025
"Meghana is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at Duke University where she attends a cutting-edge Duke program titled, “Intersection of Food and Medicine.” In the summer of 2018, Meghana worked…"
The Early College at Guilford • Carson Scholar, Class of 2017
"Shania is a 2-time Carson Scholar who first won in 2023. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, where she was selected as the sole recipient of FAU’s…"
Florida Atlantic University High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2024
Testimonials / Grid with Modal
"Vishnu Kannan is a 2-time Carson Scholar from Clarksville, MD. As a senior at River Hill High School, he is not only a leader among his peers but also an…"
"Dr. Cassie Mae Argenbright was a 2-time Carson Scholar, first awarded in 2009. In 2016, Dr. Argenbright graduated first in her class from Texas Connection Academy. From there, she went…"
"Alumni Director"
Galleries / Slider with Individual Galleries
The Gallery block can now show individual gallery cards (title, date, text, custom link) or pull images straight from the Galleries content type.
Galleries / Grid with Random Individual Galleries
Galleries / All Images from Single Gallery
Galleries / Random Featured Images
Feaured = first 3 of each gallery
All deadlines
Nominations Open
Educators from participating schools will receive emailed communications with the form to nominate.
Nomination Deadline
Schools must submit the nomination form to the Carson Scholars Fund by 11:59 PM EST.
Application Deadline
Complete and submit the full application, including essay, report card and letter(s) of recommendation, by 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations Due
Teacher and counselor recommendation letters must be received.
Scholarship Notifications
All applicants and schools are notified via email and published on the website in the first week of March.
Upcoming Deadlines
Nominations Open
Educators from participating schools will receive emailed communications with the form to nominate.
Nomination Deadline
Schools must submit the nomination form to the Carson Scholars Fund by 11:59 PM EST.
Application Deadline
Complete and submit the full application, including essay, report card and letter(s) of recommendation, by 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations Due
Teacher and counselor recommendation letters must be received.
Scholarship Notifications
All applicants and schools are notified via email and published on the website in the first week of March.
Find a Chapter / Dynamic
The Find a Chapter block now lists the Chapters content type dynamically. Each card links to its chapter page, which is built with regular content blocks.
Chattanooga Chapter
Lee County Chapter
Maryland Chapter
Palm Beach Chapter
Pittsburgh Chapter
West Coast Chapter
