Value proposition

Cultivating the next generation of African American leaders.

Our mission is to advance higher education and improve the lives of community and public service-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans and accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities. Our vision is to cultivate the next generation of transformational leaders who positively impact their communities and blaze new paths in their chosen careers and professions.

RBSP Quick Facts:
Program founded in December 1996 by Mr. Anthony Pilaro

Ron Brown Scholar Fund is a public 501c3 charity

RBSP is governed by a Board of Trustees

First class of Scholars selected in March 1997

113,000+ applications received over the past 17 years

6,000 applications received on average annually

340 young people have been named Ron Brown Scholars

Ninety-nine percent (99%) graduation rate

RBS Areas of Interest: 33% STEM, 41% - Humanities, 19% - Business, 7% - Law

Higher Education, Community Service, Leadership, and Philanthropy