Ron Brown Scholarship Program

This scholarship program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.  Applicants must excel academically; exhibit exceptional leadership potential; participate in community service; and, demonstrate financial need.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.  Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years for a total of $40,000.  The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two application deadlines:

November 1 - This application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select, and limited number of, additional scholarship providers.

January 1 - Final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholars Program.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet, including an official transcript and letters of recommendation.  Applications are available at www.ronbrown.org.  Application deadlines are November 1 and January 1!