JournalStar.com: "The Ron Brown Scholars Program seeks to identify students who make significant contributions to society

A minimum of 10 students will receive $10,000 annually for four years to attend the four-year college or university of their choice. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others.

To be eligible, applicants must: be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, black or African-American and current high school senior at the time of application, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service and demonstrate financial need.

Ron Brown Scholarships may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and fellowships from other foundations or organizations. Scholars may request that all or a portion of the award be utilized each year of undergraduate study or deferred for graduate study.

For more information, visit www.ronbrown.org or see a high school guidance counselor.


Applications should be postmarked by Nov. 15 to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholars Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. Final postmarked deadline for considerartion only for the Ron Brown Scholars Program is Jan. 9. Application materials must be mailed in one packet."