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Ron Brown Scholar Program
by College Fund Ron Brown
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 Undergraduate 🌍 United States
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
$10,000/year for 4 years
Duration
3-4 years
Deadline
January 9 annually
Level
Undergraduate
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
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Award Amount
$10,000/year for 4 years
⏱
Duration
3-4 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
College Fund Ron Brown
🎓
Level
Undergraduate
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
January 9 annually
Scholarship for outstanding African American high school seniors.
Who Should Apply
African American students with strong academics and leadership
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support
Tags
UndergraduateFoundationStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
$10,000/year for 4 years
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
African American US students; demonstrate leadership and need
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
African Countries
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
January 9 annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
January 9 annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
$10,000/year for 4 years
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
African American students with strong academics and leadership
The scholarship provides: $10,000/year for 4 years — Partial tuition support
The application deadline is: January 9 annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
info@ronbrown.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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