Scholarship

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Four-year award plus mentoring and networking for public service.

Detail	Information
Award	$40,000 over four years
Provider	Ron Brown Scholar Fund
Typical deadline	January
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	identity-based, merit-based, community service

Who qualifies

Black/African American seniors who show academic excellence and leadership.

How to apply

1. Open the official Ron Brown Scholar Fund application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Ron Brown Scholar Program worth?

The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards $40,000 over four years. Amounts are set by Ron Brown Scholar Fund and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the Ron Brown Scholar Program deadline?

The typical deadline is January. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the Ron Brown Scholar Program?

Black/African American seniors who show academic excellence and leadership.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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