The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that was founded in 1994, by Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, to recognize and reward students in grades 4-11 who strive for academic excellence (3.75 GPA or higher) and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community. The scholarships are awarded without regard to race, creed, religion or financial need. Scholarships are awarded for attendance at four-year colleges and universities upon the student's graduation from high school. Since its inception the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded over 2,800 scholarships. The Carson Scholars Fund currently operates in Maryland, Delaware, Washington, DC and selected areas in California, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington (state) and Wisconsin. We have scholars in 16 states. Approximately 90 cents of every dollar contributed, goes directly to support our educational initatives. Perhaps you're wondering: how can I make a difference?
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Congratulations to the 2008 Carson Scholar Award Recipients
4/03/2008 9:00 am
Congratulations to the 600 students named Carson Scholars!!!! These young students are the best and brightest. Thanks to everyone who supported our amazing scholars.

CSF Celebrity Golf Tournament
4/21/2008 10:00 am
June 29th and June 30th - Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Ben Carson Celebrity Golf Tournament at Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley, Maryland. See the "What's New" section on this website for complete details.

Mark Your Calendar
4/21/2008 11:00 am
See the "What's New" section of this website for all upcoming Carson Scholars Fund events.

Scholar Payouts
4/30/2008 1:00 pm
Attention Graduating Scholars: The Carson Scholars Fund will be mailing scholar payouts forms for the 2008 Fall Semester in June. The forms contain the information you will need to request or defer your scholarship monies. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Phelan at 410-828-1005 or lphelan@carsonscholars.org

THINK BIG is Dr. Ben Carson’s philosophy which promotes outstanding academic achievement and dedication to helping others.

T is for Talent/time: Recognize them as gifts.

H Hope for good things and be honest.

I Insight from people and good books.

N Be nice to all people.

K Knowledge: Recognize it as the key to living.

B Books: Read them actively.

I In-depth learning skills: Develop them.

G Dr. Carson’s "G" is for God. Everyone has their own beliefs. When you THINK BIG, what does the "G" stand for in your life?

The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. currently operates in Maryland, Delaware, Washington, DC and selected areas in Santa Ana, CA; Hartford, CT; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Battle Creek, MI; St. Louis, MO; Lenoir County, NC; Northern Lancaster County, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Seattle, WA; and Racine WI. It is Dr. Carson’s dream to have a Carson Scholar in every school in the U.S..  If you are interested in bringing Carson Scholars to your area, please contact Tammy Blazenyak at(Tammy@carsonscholars.org). 

Atlanta, Georgia
Battle Creek, Michigan
Connecticut Chapter
Indianapolis, Indiana
Lenoir County, North Carolina
Northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia
Racine, Wisconsin
Santa Ana, California
Seattle, Washington
St. Louis, Missouri
Ian Mangum
Grade 10 - Baltimore, MD

Ian’s goal is to become a lawyer. Mathematics is a subject that fascinates Ian. He loves to solve complex problems and is intrigued by how useful math is in everyday life. Ian’s drive to excel in school can be traced to his being called stupid in elementary school. As a volunteer in the Shadow Program at his school he helps pre-high school students decide which school they would like to attend and what programs to pursue once in high school.
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