The Ron Brown Scholarship is designed to honor the legacy of Ronald H. Brown by offering a selective scholarship program that promotes higher education for African American students who are both community-minded and intellectually gifted. The program competitively awards scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding talent and face economic challenges. These students exhibit a strong interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship, and global citizenship. The scholarship is open to students pursuing any academic discipline; there are no limitations regarding specific fields or career objectives.