Amount: $40,000 (over four years)
Deadline: January 9
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Ron Brown Scholarship provides academic scholarships to African American high school seniors who are excelling academically, demonstrating leadership, and committed to community service.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, but competitive academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service
- Show financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Official transcript
- SAT/ACT scores
- FAFSA/SAR
Timeline
Application opens in August. Deadline January 9. Finalists notified in March. Scholars announced in April.
Tips
Highlight your unique experiences and perspectives. The program emphasizes strong leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to serving others.