College board Opportunity Scholarship- 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. The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to all class of 2020 students in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US territories. Students in the class of 2021 will be eligible next year. For more information, please see Official Rules.

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 collegesyou'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