***Ron Brown Scholars 2016-2017***

Hey everyone! Who is applying for the Ron Brown Scholarship this year? The deadline isn’t for a while, but I made this thread so us hopefuls could keep in touch throughout the process.

Hi, I applied

I’m applying as well! Does anyone know if recommendations and transcripts have to be in envelopes?

I applied. Deadline approaching soon, isn’t it?

I’m excited. Does anyone know anyone who’s a Ron Brown scholar right now?
@ascendiox The deadline is on January 9th, but keep in mind it has to be mailed, so send it in as soon as you can so it can get there in time.
@laviedemoi99 I don’t think it’s a problem if they aren’t. My transcript wasn’t in an envelope.

@laviedemoi99
I called, the recs do not have to be in envelopes. I don’t know about transcripts though because for my school, it has to ne sealed to be considered official.

My state’s getting ready for some snow, so I have to go to the post office before the whole city shuts down (the joys of living down south).

Just got the self-addressed letter back in the mail, says my applicantion is under review. Good luck to everyone that applied.

@Meganerd2012 They extended the postmark deadline to this Friday, but I submitted it today to get it out of the way. It’s so relieving to be done!

How do you know that? @laviedemoi99

@oneandonlyx I should’ve clarified: it’s only for Southern states who had winter weather advisories (I’m from Georgia, lol). I emailed them.

I applied well before the deadline, but haven’t received my confirmation letter yet

@NayaTheVA I haven’t received it yet either.

Just got my confirmation letter today, it was postmarked Jan. 20th. Now I don’t have to worry if my application was submitted correctly

@QMusic awesome, I’ll probably be getting mine soon too!

Received notification I am a semi-finalist. Check your email as notices were sent out today.

Yikes, I never got my confirmation letter back and I haven’t received any email

Same boat with you @Scholar2021
Good luck brother, and feel free to reach out if you want to discuss the award

Didn’t get an email. Good luck moving on guys!

I am a semi-finalist. Congrats to any other semi-finalist. Now it’s time to work on those essays.

Hope everyone got their semifinalist materials in!