Ron Brown Scholar Program

TYPE: National AMOUNT: $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) DEADLINE: January 9, 2020 (completed student application materials are due to Ms. Ewing no later than 4pm on Friday, December 20th). WEBSITE: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/about-us/about-the-ron-brown-scholar-program APPLICATION: Cannot complete online; please print your application after verifying eligibility

DESCRIPTION: The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.

Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may use the scholarship to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, and other college-related expenses at a 4-year college or university.