Carson Scholars Fund

Carson Scholars Fund Discovering Promise - Rewarding Excellence. http://carsonscholars.org/ The Carson Scholars Fund offers scholar awards to students as early as the fourth grade.

Awards are based on academic achievement and humanitarianism, regardless of financial need. Carson Scholars are honored at an annual awards banquet, where they receive personalized medals, certificates, peer recognition, and a large trophy for their school, which lists names of the award winners. In addition to providing scholarships, the Carson Scholars Fund has established over 155 Reading Room

s in 20 states and Washington, D.C. The Reading Rooms provide a safe haven for students to discover the joy of independent reading.

Fall 2026 payouts are officially open! Carson Scholars heading to a four-year college or university this fall have until...
06/01/2026

Fall 2026 payouts are officially open! Carson Scholars heading to a four-year college or university this fall have until June 26, 2026 to request their scholarship payout. Once your request is submitted, the funds will be sent directly to your school.

Don’t miss your window. Submit your payout request today! Questions can be sent to [email protected].

In Texas, we don’t just read big, we THINK BIG!Welcome to the new Ben Carson Reading Room at Big Spring Intermediate Sch...
05/29/2026

In Texas, we don’t just read big, we THINK BIG!

Welcome to the new Ben Carson Reading Room at Big Spring Intermediate School, a space built for big imaginations, big adventures, big ideas, and even bigger dreams!

Maryland memories just dropped! 📸🎉Photos from the 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in Maryland are now live on our website! ...
05/28/2026

Maryland memories just dropped! 📸🎉

Photos from the 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in Maryland are now live on our website! What an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our scholars alongside their families, mentors, and supporters 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this celebration so special. We’re continually inspired by the passion, leadership, and dedication of our Carson Scholars 🏆✨

And just like that… we’re down to ONE final banquet this weekend in San Diego, CA! 🌴 We can’t wait for one more incredible celebration to wrap up this amazing season.

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Join with us in celebrating the 50 Ben Carson/Think Big Reading Room schools and their new and recognized 2026 Carson Sc...
05/26/2026

Join with us in celebrating the 50 Ben Carson/Think Big Reading Room schools and their new and recognized 2026 Carson Scholars! We congratulate and thank the dedicated administrators, educators, families, and communities who helped these students achieve their fullest potential.

Take a look at just a few of these wonderful students!

05/21/2026

Have you ever wondered what opening day for a Ben Carson Reading Room looks like? Come take a sneak peek at the magic, creativity and fun that happens when students have a space specially designed to spark imagination and grow a lifelong love of reading!

Chattanooga, it’s your turn! 🎉📸The photos from our 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in Chattanooga, TN are officially here a...
05/20/2026

Chattanooga, it’s your turn! 🎉📸

The photos from our 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in Chattanooga, TN are officially here and now available on our website! We’re still smiling thinking about all the celebration, excitement, and unforgettable moments from this incredible afternoon💙

A huge thank you to all of the scholars and families who joined us—we loved getting to celebrate your hard work and achievements together.

Congratulations again to our amazing Carson Scholars 🏆✨ Your dedication and accomplishments continue to make us proud at every stop on this year’s banquet tour!

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West Palm Beach, your photos have arrived! 🌴📸✨Pictures from the 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in West Palm Beach, FL are ...
05/18/2026

West Palm Beach, your photos have arrived! 🌴📸✨

Pictures from the 2026 Carson Scholars Banquet in West Palm Beach, FL are now live on our website! From celebrating achievements to capturing unforgettable moments with family and friends, this banquet was one for the books 💙

Thank you to all of our amazing scholars and families who joined us for such a special evening—we loved celebrating alongside you!

And to our Carson Scholars: congratulations again on all you’ve accomplished. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire us every day 🏆🎉

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30 years. 30 alumni. One incredible community. 💙As we head into Maryland Banquet weekend, we’re excited to share our FIN...
05/15/2026

30 years. 30 alumni. One incredible community. 💙

As we head into Maryland Banquet weekend, we’re excited to share our FINAL spotlight: Bart Fennemore ✨

A Carson Scholar since 1998, Bart has spent more than 20 years inspiring students through science, technology, and education leadership.

Teacher. Mentor. Innovator. Lifelong learner.

Thank you for celebrating 30 years of Carson Scholars with us—we can’t wait for banquet weekend! 🎉

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From Carson Scholar to photographer, entrepreneur, educator, and mom of five 💙Today’s   spotlight: Brittany Parrish DeFr...
05/14/2026

From Carson Scholar to photographer, entrepreneur, educator, and mom of five 💙

Today’s spotlight: Brittany Parrish DeFrehn ✨

Brittany’s journey has been filled with creativity, faith, leadership, and a passion for helping others—from photographing major moments to leading and educating families in her community.

“Education is really a tool that helps you be able to walk into any room.”

🔗 https://bit.ly/3Pogdld

Problem-solving with purpose 💙As part of our 30 for 30 series, we’re excited to spotlight Samantha Leggieri—a five-time ...
05/13/2026

Problem-solving with purpose 💙

As part of our 30 for 30 series, we’re excited to spotlight Samantha Leggieri—a five-time recognized Carson Scholar and rising biomedical engineering student at Bucknell University.

From designing tools to support students with dysgraphia to creating prototypes for respiratory disease detection, Samantha is already using engineering to help improve lives.

Read more about Samantha’s journey and passion for biomedical engineering here: https://bit.ly/4diL9LF

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