Notice: Updates to the Improve Your Score Scholarship Drawing
Due to the cancelation of the May 2 SAT administration, the Improve Your Score scholarship drawing for April and May will be postponed. The College Board will notify students, parents, and counselors of the updated drawing dates as they are finalized.
Turn Your Efforts Into Scholarships
The College Board has launched a new scholarship program with $5 million of scholarships each year, beginning with the class of 2020.
Winner Stories
College Board Opportunity Scholarships are a win-win. You can create a college interest list or practice for the SAT and get rewarded for doing so!
These scholarships are extremely beneficial for students like me who need financial assistance for College education. It’s a great opportunity to grow and learn.
Applying was easy and beneficial to assess my college readiness. I would tell other students that it is a really good idea to apply.
Introducing the College Board Opportunity Scholarships
A Clearer Path to College for All Students
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 a chance to earn scholarships.
The Scholarships
The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.
1. Build Your College List: $500
Get started by exploring colleges you're interested in. Learn More
2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000
Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to get ready for test day. Learn More
3. Improve Your Score: $2,000
Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score. Learn More
4. Strengthen Your College List: $500
Make sure your college list has a mix of academic safety, match, and reach schools. Learn More
5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
Fill out the free government form to apply for financial aid. Learn More
6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000
Apply to the schools you want to attend. Learn More
Complete Your Journey: $40,000
Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship. Learn More
Eligibility
I'm a student. Am I eligible?
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is currently open to all class of 2020 and class of 2021 students in the United States, Puerto Rico, and US territories, regardless of citizenship status. For the class of 2021, US citizens and residents attending Department of Defense Education Activity schools abroad may also participate. Students in the class of 2022 will be eligible in late 2020. For more information, please see Official Rules.
Are there family income requirements to earn scholarships?
This program is open to students regardless of their family income. At least half of all the scholarships (over $2 million) will be designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.