Carson Scholars Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Carson Scholars Fund
The Carson Scholars Fund is dedicated to recognizing students from 4th to 11th grade who demonstrate academic prowess and a commitment to community service by awarding them with $1,000 college scholarships. Those who receive this scholarship are bestowed with the title of "Carson Scholars" and are honored with an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to commemorate their achievements. Carson Scholarship recipients from previous years are also given the opportunity to reapply for Carson Scholar Recognition on an annual basis.
Eligibility for this scholarship requires students to be enrolled in an accredited K-12 school within the United States. A student's candidacy for the scholarship must be endorsed by an educator from their school. To ensure the highest standards of academic excellence, only one student per school is permitted to apply. Carson Scholars are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.75 and exhibit a strong commitment to community service. Scholarships are granted based solely on academic merit and humanitarian qualities, with no consideration given to financial need, ethnicity, creed, or religion.
The application process for the 2026 scholarship season will commence in the fall, with application materials and nomination instructions being distributed to schools.
- Nominations and recognized scholar applications will open on October 15, 2025.
- The deadline for nominations is December 17, 2025 (11:59 P.M. ET).
While schools may set an earlier deadline for their students, all nominations must be submitted to our organization by December 17, 2025 (11:59 P.M. ET). Please consult with your school for specific details.
The deadline for the application (including report card) and teacher recommendation letters is SUNDAY, January 11, 2026 (11:59 P.M. ET).
Applicants will be notified of the results in March 2026.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in the 2026 scholarship season. Our office operates from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please be aware that assistance will not be available outside of these hours.
Go to Scholarship Application