The Carson Senfield IMPACT Memorial Scholarship

Carson Senfield was a Quaker through and through, and he loved his fellow classmates and the Orchard Park Community with all his heart. He graduated in the class of 2021, with a future full of promise and a love for life like no other. In his sophomore year at the University of Tampa, he was tragically killed on September 17, 2022—the night of his 19th birthday—but his legacy of love lives on.

In Carson’s beautiful 19 years with us, he was able to teach us so many things about how to love life and care for others. He always found the GOOD in humanity and sought to be a friend to those who needed love, support, and guidance. He had an exceptional knack for recognizing students that may have been struggling to adjust to college life, and taking them under his wing as his friend. Carson made an IMPACT on so many more people than we could have ever imagined, and his influence is still felt today because of the way he cared for others. We can hardly believe the number of lives he touched, from his immediate family and friends to complete strangers. Surrounding himself with positive influences everywhere he went, he developed a bright, joyous personality that was infectious to those around him. He was genuinely kind, down to earth, selfless and generous, with the ability to make anyone he met— no matter how briefly—feel special. Carson was the essence of leadership without needing the glory, setting an example for others with just his uplifting spirit and smile. We believe the one thing that mattered most to Carson was making others feel as happy about life as he was, and forever paying forward all the blessings he was so fortunate to experience.

Two $2500.00 scholarships will be awarded to Orchard Park High School Seniors who intend to pursue higher education. These students should embody the spirit of Carson, demonstrating a commitment to making a real impact in their community through a love for life, compassion for others, and with a heart full of friendship and optimism.

An essay is required. A personal interview with the finalists may be requested. Information on next year’s scholarships will be provided during the 2024-25 school year.