The Harry Carson Scholarship Fund

New York Giants Hall of Fame Linebacker
Harry Carson and son Donald Carson

Established in 2006 by NFL Hall of Famer, former NY Giant Harry Carson in honor of his son Donald who was diagnosed with aplastic anemia during his undergraduate studies, the one-year scholarships are designed to assist students with bone marrow failure diseases to continue their education in college, university or vocational school programs. The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation manages the program in concert with Scholarship America.

This year each of the eight students received $6,250; they were selected from more than thirty applicants based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and educational goals and aspirations.

Thanks to Harry Carson, and the other supporters of this fund for helping these talented students achieve their dreams.

The 2008-09 Harry Carson Scholarship Recipients are:

• Leandra A. Argyros, New Port Richey , FL studying Pre-Med/Spanish at  New College of Florida
• Bridget N Casey, Monrovia, CA studying Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary
• Abigail M. Hexamar, Massillon, OH studying Business Management at Ashland University
• Jaime L. Miller, Myrtle Beach, SC studying Mathematics at the College of Charleston
• Linh P. Phan, Houston, TX studying Finance at the University of Houston, Clear Lake
• John S. Scudder, Mohawk, NY studying Chemistry at Boston University
• Sierra E. Tynan, Dedham, MA studying Fashion Merchandising at Bay State College
• Ruthanna J. Williams, Newfoundland, PA studying Music Education at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Congratulations to all of the outstanding students who applied this year. Also, congratulations to Donald Carson who received his Masters degree from Hampton University on Mother's Day and who will begin medical school at Virginia Tech University in August.

Thanks to Harry Carson, and the other supporters of this fund for helping these talented students achieve their dreams.   

Last Modified: December 2008