Ron Brown Scholarship 2021

Established in 1996 by the CAP Charitable Foundation, the Ron Brown Scholarship Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown, the late Secretary of Commerce, through a selective, multilevel scholarship and leadership program which focuses on academic achievement.

 Ron Brown Scholarship Mission
The mission of the Ron Brown Scholarship Program is to advance higher education and improve the lives of public service-minded
and intellectually gifted African Americans and to accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities.

 Ron Brown Scholarship Vision
The vision of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to cultivate the next generation of transformational leaders who positively
impact their communities and blaze new paths in their chosen careers and professions.

 Ron Brown Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

1. The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society.
2. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on their communities through service to others.

Each year, 20 or more students are designated Ron Brown Scholarships and receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a
a total of $40,000.

The recipients may use the need and merit-based scholarships to attend any four-year accredited college/university 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 1996, 440 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American, and current high school seniors at the time of their application.

Current college students are not eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities, and have a demonstrated financial need.

Ron Brown Scholars are selected in the spring prior to entering college. Applications are screened between November and February by Ron Brown Scholar Program staff.

In March, finalists are invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington, DC, at the expense of the Ron Brown Scholar Fund.

Finalists are interviewed by members of the Ron Brown National Selection Committee and are expected to participate in several weekend activities. Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their application materials, interviews, and participation in Selection Weekend activities

 Ron Brown Scholarship Application Deadline
The Ron Brown Scholar Program currently has two deadlines for applications (students must be current high school seniors
at the time of their application):

1. November 1 (postmarked)—the application will be given early consideration for the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
2. January 9 (postmarked)—final deadline in order to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program.

Application materials must be mailed in one packet.

Transcripts and letters of recommendation should not be sent under separate cover. SAT/ACT scores must be included

on the application at the time it is mailed. Incomplete, emailed, or faxed applications will not be considered.

Only semifinalists and finalists will be notified by the Ron Brown Scholar Program office in March. Winners of the scholarship will be notified by April 1 and names will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program website in May.

Scholarship Conditions

Ron Brown scholarships may be used to supplement financial aid offered by the college or university a student plans to attend. Students may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, study abroad, and other college-related expenses.

Ron Brown scholarships may not be used to displace aid awarded by a college or university and cannot cover any portion of the parental contribution.

To apply, download the application form here

For further information, please contact:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
485 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-964-1588
Fax: 434-964-1589
Email: info@ronbrown.org
Website: www.ronbrown.org