Ron Brown Scholarship

About this Award: 

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.

 

RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship - the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities - especially disadvantaged African-American youth.

 

Amount: 

$40,000 ($10,000 over 4 years)

 

Number of Awards Available: 

10

 

Deadline: 

January 9, annually

 

Region of Study: 

United States

 

Level of Study: 

Entering 1st year of undergraduate studies

 

Eligibility : 

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:

 

• Must be Black/African American.

• Must excel academically.

• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.

• Must participate in community service activities.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.

• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.  

 

NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.

 

More Information: 
Contact email: 
Contact Phone: 

1-434-964-1588

 

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