collage of photos of Wes with Dr. Ben Carson and other CSF supporters along the many years of Wes's involvement with CSF.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Wes Guckert

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Wes Guckert, a devoted champion of the Carson Scholars…

Unlocking the Power of Yet: Schools Celebrate CSF’s 20th Annual National Day of Reading

For our 20th Annual National Day of Reading, we wanted to feature a book that embodies the spirit…

Welcome Evan to the CSF!

Evan Harasty recently joined the Carson Scholars Fund as an Operations & Finance Assistant, where he works closely…

307,437 Minutes of Magic: Celebrating the Fall 2025 CSF Readathon

CSF’s first Readathon was so successful that we just had to bring it back, this time with a…

Inspiring Innovation, Igniting Imagination This #GivingTuesday — December 2, 2025

As we approach the season of giving, we’re reflecting on the power of community, generosity, and imagination to…

What You Need to Know About Recommendation Letters for the Carson Scholarship

For students applying for the Carson Scholarship, at least one recommendation letter is required with the application.  The…