Ron Brown Scholar Program

Named after the first African American Secretary of Commerce, the Ron Brown Scholar Program awards $40,000 ($10,000/year for four years) to Black high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Only 10-25 scholars are selected annually from thousands of applicants, making it one of the most prestigious and selective scholarships in the country. Beyond the money, scholars join a tight-knit community of high achievers. Alumni have gone on to become Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Fellows, doctors, lawyers, and tech executives.