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Dec 1 | Deadline to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program

RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 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 our disadvantaged youth.

Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 634 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.  

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.

Materials:

‣ An official copy of your transcript. Request this from your high school guidance counselor.

‣ Two letters of recommendation.

‣ Two 500 word essay submissions.

To apply click here:  CLICK HERE