For Alumni
Strengthening alumni connections through networking, mentorship, and engagement.
Once a Carson Scholar, Always a Carson Scholar
The first class of Carson Scholars, named in 1996, was made up of 25 students from Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Since then, the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded more than 12,000 scholarships to young people who combine proven academic excellence and a commitment to their communities.
Today, over 10,150 Carson Scholar alumni are working, leading, and giving back in communities across the country.
Patterson HBCU Scholarship
The Patterson HBCU Scholarship is a pilot program of the Carson Scholars Fund that supports Carson Scholar alumni attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Created in partnership with author and philanthropist James Patterson, this scholarship helps future leaders continue their education at institutions with a rich legacy of academic excellence.
The scholarship is available to Carson Scholars as they graduate from high school and begin their college journey. To be eligible, applicants must be a Carson Scholar, have graduated from high school during the current academic year, and plan to attend an HBCU.
Renewable for up to three consecutive academic years for a maximum value of $20,000
Associate Leadership Council
Alumni leaders help guide and amplify the mission of the CarsonScholars Fund, shaping programs and inspiring future scholars.
What the ALC Does
- Advises on alumni engagement and programming.
- Serves as ambassadors for CSF in their communities.
- Supports events, fundraising, and outreach.
Who Can Join?
- Carson Scholar alumni from diverse fields and locations.
- Individuals committed to service and mentorship.
Hall of Fame
At the start of our 20th anniversary season, we introduced the first ever Carson Scholars Fund Hall of Fame, a year-long celebration of individuals whose lives and careers are an integral part of the Fund’s history.
The mission of the Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding Carson Scholar Alumni who are representatives of the CSF’s mission – those who have demonstrated success and excellence in the work force, who have excelled academically and/or who have made significant contributions in their communities – and to foster community amongst our alumni by continuing to recognize their achievements.
Shania Grant
Shania is a 2-time Carson Scholar who first won in 2023. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida…
Natalee Huber
Natalee, a 2018 Carson Scholar, is currently attending The George Washington Law School after earning both her bachelor’s…
Adam Mohiuddin
Adam, a 2-time Carson Scholar who first won in 2019. He is currently pursuing a PhD and serves…
Alumni Honor Roll
One small gift leads to one great legacy.
You know better than anyone what it meant to be chosen and hear your name called. Joining the Alumni Honor Roll is a simple, powerful way to make that moment possible for another prospective Carson Scholar. All it takes is a one-time or monthly gift to help us keep recognizing and rewarding excellence, just as it did for you.
Every Honor Roll gift, at any amount, goes straight to work for the next generation of Carson Scholars.
With gratitude to our founding Honor Roll members:
Makenzie Greenwood, Ammy Yuan, Grace Fogel, Joseph Wyrwas
It started with the simple but radical idea that a fourth grader who excels in the classroom and cares for their community deserves the same spotlight as a star athlete.
In 1994, Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, Candy, founded the Carson Scholars Fund to put academic achievement on the trophy shelf. Two years later, the first class of 25 Carson Scholars were awarded. Three decades later, the CSF continues to award more than 500 scholarships each year, and Carson Scholars have gone on to attend more than 900 colleges and universities nationwide.
Numbers only tell part of the story. It is the hard work and character of our scholars that maters the most. Their hard work and commitment to helping others doesn’t end at their graduation. It continues to echo and shine through their careers in medicine, education, engineering, public service, and beyond.
Our alumni are proof of our founding concept: recognize a child’s promise early, give them opportunity and support, and they will build something remarkable with it.
Michi Synn
Kimberly Omeda Snowden
Dr. Javaneh Jabbari
Dr. Javaneh Jabbari was 3-time Carson scholar, who was awarded in 2005. After high school she went on…
Keep in touch with Carson Scholar Funds and fellow scholars through updates, events, and alumni opportunities.
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