The Carson Scholars Fund is a non-profit organization founded in 1994, by Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy. The Carson Scholars Fund scholarships recognize students who strive for academic excellence and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community. Since its inception, the Carson Scholars Fund has awarded over 3,400 scholarships and has scholars in 26 states. The Carson Scholars Fund currently operates in Maryland, Delaware, Washington, DC and in regions of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
The Ben Carson Reading Project seeks to encourage a love of reading by creating reading rooms in schools. Over 40 warm and inviting reading rooms have been created across the country for students, educators, and the community to come together to enjoy reading.
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