Notice: Students in the Class of 2023 can earn a chance at a $40,000 BigFuture scholarship by building a college list.
Millions in Scholarships, Thousands of $500 Winners
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships offer nearly $5 million each year to reward your efforts to plan and pay for college. The program is currently open to the class of 2022.
The Scholarships
Class of 2022: Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When you finish all 6, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all.
Build
Your College List
$500
Practice
for the SAT
$500
Explore
Scholarships
$500
Strengthen
Your College List
$500
Complete
the FAFSA®
$500
Apply
to Colleges
$500
Complete Your Journey
Complete all six
$40,000
Who Can Apply
I'm a student. Can I apply?
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is currently open to class of 2022 students in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, regardless of citizenship status. U.S. citizens and residents attending Department of Defense Education Activity schools abroad may also participate. For more information, please see the official rules.
Are there family income requirements?
This program is open to students regardless of their family income. At least half of all scholarships (over $2 million) will be designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year. Whenever students who meet these requirements complete a step, they'll earn an extra entry in monthly drawings for scholarships.
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships
A Clearer Path to Planning and Paying for College
Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for chances to earn scholarships.