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 3,400 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 26 states and jurisdictions. Approximately 90 cents of every dollar contributed, goes directly to support our educational initatives. Perhaps you're wondering: how can I make a difference?
Save The Date The Philosophy Program Sites Scholar Spotlight
4th Annual Scholar Send-off
7/01/2007 6:00 pm
Attention 2008 Graduating Seniors & CSF Alumni - Please join Dr. and Mrs. Carson on Tuesday, July 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Geppi's Entertainment Museum for the 2008 Senior Send-Off and Alumni Reunion. For complete details, please visit the "What's New" section of this website.

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.

CSF 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
7/01/2008 10:00 am

As promised, the 2nd Annual Ben Carson Celebrity Golf Tournament was an event to be remembered. The two-day event kicked off on Sunday, June 29th with the Pairings Party. On Monday, 21 foursomes along with their celebrity player engaged in a friendly competition of drives and putts at the picturesque Hayfields Golf Course. In the end, it was Brooks Robinson and Team Intel consisting of Jack Rowe, Steve Berkowitz, Steve Vito and Frank Johnson who took home the winner's trophy. Congratulations to former NFL Defensive End, Chris Doleman for winning the Longest Drive Challenge. Special thanks to our celebrities, Intel and all of our sponsors for making the event a huge success.

Scholar Payouts
7/01/2008 1:00 pm
Attention 2008 Graduating Scholars: The scholar payout forms for the 2008 Fall Semester have been mailed. If you did not received the payout form, 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
Justin Blazenyak
Grade 6 - Baltimore, MD

Three- time Carson Scholar winner Justin Blazenyak hopes to become a teacher and volunteers his time tutoring students in math, a subject at which he excels. He has been on the Principal’s Excellence Roll for the past five years. An avid reader, he reads on average a book a week. Playing basketball and competing in checkers tournaments are hobbies of Justin’s.
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