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
"2026 Update: Greetings, I am Jahslynrose Bush, a rising junior majoring in Health Science at the illustrious Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. I am passionate about improving health outcomes and…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2024
"2026 Update: My name is Donné Ward, I’m from Carson, California and I am a biology major at Southern University and A&M College. I am at Southern to take my…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2025
"Da’Kuawn is a senior at the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC) studying biochemistry, molecular biology, and Spanish. As a freshman, he was a third author on a research…"
Federal Hill Preparatory School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2013
"Kylie Lan has received several prestigious awards including Nestle’s Very Best in Youth Award, Nickelodeon’s HALO Award and was named one of ESPN’s “18 Under 18,” which highlights “female teen…"
Melbourne High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"Michael found his calling in medicine early in high school and is currently practicing as a surgical resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. Throughout his career in academic surgery, he will…"
Montour High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2011
"Kathryn is most proud of presenting her Breast Cancer Research at the American Association of Cancer Research’s annual meeting in April 2015. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences…"
Jean Childs Young Middle School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2008
"2026 Update: Greetings, I am Jahslynrose Bush, a rising junior majoring in Health Science at the illustrious Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. I am passionate about improving health outcomes and…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2024
"2026 Update: My name is Donné Ward, I’m from Carson, California and I am a biology major at Southern University and A&M College. I am at Southern to take my…"
Carson Scholar, Class of 2025
"Da’Kuawn is a senior at the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC) studying biochemistry, molecular biology, and Spanish. As a freshman, he was a third author on a research…"
Federal Hill Preparatory School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2013
"Kylie Lan has received several prestigious awards including Nestle’s Very Best in Youth Award, Nickelodeon’s HALO Award and was named one of ESPN’s “18 Under 18,” which highlights “female teen…"
Melbourne High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2014
"Michael found his calling in medicine early in high school and is currently practicing as a surgical resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. Throughout his career in academic surgery, he will…"
Montour High School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2011
"Kathryn is most proud of presenting her Breast Cancer Research at the American Association of Cancer Research’s annual meeting in April 2015. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences…"
Jean Childs Young Middle School • Carson Scholar, Class of 2008
Testimonials / Grid without Images
"Graphic Designer & Scholarship Coordinator"
"Matthew, a 7-time Carson Scholar, is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in ministerial theology at Oakwood University. Matthew runs a web design business called Dormus Designs, is a student leader…"
Decatur Adventist Junior Academy • Carson Scholar, Class of 2022
"Megan Ronnfeldt, a 2-time Carson Scholar first awarded in 2012, is a retired lieutenant from the U.S. Navy. Megan is from Natrona Heights, PA, and was accepted into the U.S.…"
Testimonials / Grid with Modal
"2017 graduated from Towson University with Honors, bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry Currently an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Studying…"
"At the age of 18, Jeremy started his own nonprofit called Soxcess, which is aimed at providing the needy with clothing and other necessities. Jeremy has also served as an…"
"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…"
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
