We encourage juniors and seniors to participate in the College Board Opportunity Scholarship program, which guides students to take simple actions that will help
get them ready for college and earn a chance for scholarships.
This program lays out six important steps on the path to college. By completing each step, students will earn a chance for scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000. Students who complete all six steps are eligible for $40,000 scholarships to be awarded in March of their senior year.
Unlike typical scholarship programs, College Board Opportunity Scholarships don’t require an essay or application, and the program doesn’t have a minimum GPA or SAT® score requirement. Rather, it rewards students’ actions on their way to college, making it open to all students. The more actions students take, the more chances they have to earn a scholarship. All students can earn opportunities for scholarships by completing any or all of the following six steps:
1. Building a college list: students get started by exploring colleges they’re interested in
2. Practicing for the SAT: students use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®
3. Improving SAT scores: students show how practice pays off by improving their scores
4. Strengthening their college list: students make sure their list has a mix of safety, match, and reach schools
5. Completing the FAFSA®: students fill out the free government form to apply for financial aid
6. Applying to colleges: students apply to the colleges they want to attend
Drawings for the scholarships take place monthly. College Board has made a $25 million commitment to creating a clearer path to college for all students through this program and 4,000 students over the next five years can earn scholarships.
High school juniors and seniors can visit cb.org/opportunity to learn more about the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program and sign up.