Towson Area Students Named Carson Scholars

One Towson High student earned a first-time Carson Scholarship for his academic and volunteer works.

Carson Scholarships are awarded to "high-achieving students in grades 4-11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and humanitarian qualities," said a news release from Baltimore County Public Schools.

The new scholar—among 14 in BCPS—is:

• Sindhu Bastakoti — grade 11 — Towson High School

These students are among 425 students from throughout the country to be named 2013 Carson Scholars.

An additional six students renewed their Carson Scholarships:

• Anne Saba — grade 9 — Towson High School
• John Klots — grade 11 — Towson High School
• Reena Goswami — grade 10 — Loch Raven High School
• Daryll Estep — grade 8 — Loch Raven Technical Academy
• Rachel Brown — grade 11 — Carver Center for Arts and Technology
• David Warren — grade 11 — Calvert Hall College High School

714 students have renewed their Carson Scholar status as previous winners.

The scholars from the Mid-Atlantic will be honored at an awards banquet April 7 at Martin's West in Woodlawn. The event is open to the public.

Newscaster Sam Donaldson will be master of ceremonies.

Dr. Ben Carson, a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, will be keynote speaker.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Carson Scholars Fund website.