The Carson Scholarship is a $1,000 college scholarship awarded to students who serve their community and excel academically. Recipients of this scholarship are also awarded with a trophy and an olympic sized medal. Previous winners of Carson Scholarships are eligible to reapply for Carson Scholar Recognition annually.
This year, four students from Worcester County Public Schools have been recognized as 2020 Carson Scholars:
- Craig Birckhead-Morton, 12th grader at Snow Hill High School, 5 time winner
- Lindsay Birckhead-Morton, 10th grader at Snow Hill High School, 7 time winner
- Natalie Canham, 9th grader at Stephen Decatur High School, 5 time winner
- Addison McDaniel 8th grader at Stephen Decatur Middle School, 4 time winner
To be considered for this award, the student must be nominated by their teachers. To apply, nominees must have a minimum GPA of 3.75, community service hours and submit a lengthy essay.
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Congratulations to these students!