Carson Scholars Fund, Inc.

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Phone: 410-828-1005

305 W Chesapeake Ave
Suite 310
Towson
Maryland 21204
United States
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Target demographics: Carson Scholarships are awarded to United States students grades 4-11. Reading Rooms are predominantly built in elementary schools, across the country.

Direct beneficiaries per year: We award 500 scholarships annually to qualifying students in grades 4-11. Our Reading Rooms build libraries in schools that otherwise may not have funding for a library or a full-time librarian. 85% of Ben Carson Reading Rooms are in Title I schools.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Process 150 applications
Read 25 student essays
Check in with 60 schools

Geographic areas served: United States of America

Mission:

The goal of the Carson Scholars Fund is to address the problem of academic underachievement by motivating young people to strive for academic excellence and to use their intellectual and leadership skills to contribute to society.

The objective of the Ben Carson Reading Project is to enhance existing curricula/practices and to give a school an opportunity to create an environment to engage children in independent reading and to help them develop a love for reading at an early age.

Results:

The scholarship program started in 1996 with 25 scholars in 3 states. Today, we have 4,800 scholars in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Since 2000, the Ben Carson Reading Project has established over 55 Reading Rooms in 7 states.

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Traci B.

05/06/11

My daughter was chosen as a Carson Scholar in her junior year. It is so nice to see students rewarded for their academic successes and community involvement. Lots of times, accolades are given only to athletes, Carson Scholars allows students whose talents lie in other areas, to be celebrated (and... more »

Gina R.

04/26/11

My daughter is in 5th grade and received a scholarship. I believe that recognizing students at this young age really helps to inspire them to keep work hard at acheiving their dreams and give back to the community. The banquet where she was recognized and moved by Dr. Carson's talk was an experience... more »

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