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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
Ron Brown Scholar Program guide. $40,000 scholarship for African American students with academic excellence and community service leadership.
Award Amount
$10,000 per year ($40,000 over 4 years)
Deadline
January 9 (typical)
Renewability
Renewable for 4 years
Official Site
Apply→African American high school seniors with strong academics, community service, and leadership. US citizen or permanent resident.
Check eligibility requirements and gather necessary documents before the deadline (January 9 (typical)).
Visit the official application portal and create an account.
Complete the application, including essays and supporting materials.
Submit before the deadline and follow up to confirm receipt.
About 6,000 students apply for 20 spots — roughly 0.3% acceptance rate. Ron Brown Scholars tend to be admitted to the most selective universities in the country.
Written by AdmitPath team
Verified against official scholarship sources. Last updated August 2026.
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