Ron Brown Scholarship
Merit + needScholarship
Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.
- Award
- $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years); 20 awarded annually
- Timeline
- Dec 1Application due
- Dec 15Transcripts and recommendations due
- How to apply
- Apply through the Ron Brown online portal.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendation letters
- An essay
- Your transcript
- Who can apply
- Black/African American current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Good to know
- Financial need is a factor in selection, along with academics, leadership, writing and service.
- Details
- ServiceNeed consideredPermanent residents eligible