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Ron Brown Scholar Program

Ron Brown Scholarship

$40,000 ($10,000 a year)

  • New this week
  • Renewable
Deadline December 1, 2026

Twenty renewable $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 a year) for Black/African American high school seniors with leadership potential.

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Deadline December 1, 2026 · 2027 cycle. You’ll apply on ronbrown.my.site.com, not here.

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Who can apply

Students
High school student
Year in school
High school
Citizenship
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Based on
Need and merit
Essay
Required
Renewable
Yes

Requirements can change. Read the full rules on ronbrown.org (opens in a new tab) before you apply.

What you’ll need

  • Online application only — no late applications
  • Three essays of about 500 words
  • Two recommendations (one from a counselor, teacher, or principal; not family)
  • Transcript
  • Parents' federal tax return from your junior year

Details

Open to Black/African American students. Counselor recommendations and transcripts are due December 15. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Usable at any accredited four-year college, any major.

Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: ronbrown.org (opens in a new tab)