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RBSP

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Awards four-year scholarships to Black/African American high school seniors with leadership potential and a commitment to community service.

Visit ronbrown.org (opens in a new tab)
Programs
20 renewable scholarships of $40,000 each ($10,000 a year). A separate Guided Pathway Support program serves high school juniors and seniors.
Typical deadlines
Applications are due December 1; counselor recommendations and transcripts are due December 15. Winners are notified April 1.
Who's eligible
Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with financial need, academic excellence, and leadership.

Scholarships

  • RBSP

    Ron Brown Scholarship

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

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

    • New this week
    • Renewable
    Deadline December 1, 2026

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