Indy Standard

Indianapolis Public Schools has announced that several of its students have been recognized by the Carson Scholars Fund this year. These students either received $1,000 college scholarships or were acknowledged for maintaining the high standards set by the program.

The Carson Scholars Fund recognizes students in grades 4-11 who maintain at least a 3.75 GPA and exhibit significant humanitarian qualities through community service.

The scholars will be honored at the 21st annual Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Awards Ceremony on April 6, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium. This event is part of a series of six regional banquets organized by the CSF to celebrate a total of 579 new scholars and 931 recognized scholars this year, marking the largest group of Carson Scholars to date.

"The Carson Scholars Fund honors students in grades 4-11 who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements by maintaining at least a 3.75 GPA and embody significant humanitarian qualities through community service."

"We congratulate these outstanding students who stand out as agents of change, actively contributing to society through their academic excellence and community engagement. They represent the future leaders of our community and our country."

The Carson Scholars Fund was established in 1994 by retired Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy. Since its inception, the organization has awarded over 12,000 scholarships nationwide.