Scholarship

BigFuture Scholarships

No-essay scholarships earned by completing college planning steps.

Detail	Information
Award	$500 to $40,000
Provider	College Board
Typical deadline	Monthly drawings through senior year
Eligible grade levels	grade 11, grade 12
Category	noessay, merit-based

Who qualifies

Students who complete steps like building a college list and applying for aid.

How to apply

1. Open the official College Board application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the BigFuture Scholarships worth?

The BigFuture Scholarships awards $500 to $40,000. Amounts are set by College Board and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the BigFuture Scholarships deadline?

The typical deadline is Monthly drawings through senior year. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the BigFuture Scholarships?

Students who complete steps like building a college list and applying for aid.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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