Checked Nov 10, 2026Nationalrace/ethnicityneed-based
Ron Brown Signature Scholarship (2027)
Ron Brown Scholar Program
- Amount
- $40,000 ($10,000 each year for four years)
- Deadline
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Number of awards
- 20
Who can apply
Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and show academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need.
What you will need
- Online application
- 3 essays of about 500 words
- 2 letters of recommendation (one from a counselor, teacher or principal)
- Transcript
- Financial need
- Test scores optional
Good to know
The sponsor's page prints the deadline as December 1 under its 2027 competition banner.