College Board BigFuture Scholarships (Class of 2027)
$500 and $40,000 scholarship drawings for Class of 2027 students who complete college planning steps. Ends November 30, 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- College Board
- Status
- Open
- Next deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Amount
- $500 or $40,000 (drawings)
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- United States (national)
- Official page
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/official-rules-class-2027
- Apply
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: Monthly drawings; the last entry window closes November 30, 2026.
About this funding
Open to students with a 2027 high school graduation date attending school in the US or US territories (or DoWEA schools). Students earn drawing entries by completing college-planning tasks on BigFuture (career list, college list, scholarship list, FAFSA, college applications). Each month 45 students win $500 (plus 45 more among lower-income students); $40,000 scholarships are drawn every two months. No essay or minimum GPA.
How to apply
Complete tasks on bigfuture.collegeboard.org. Program ends 11:59 p.m. Eastern, November 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for College Board BigFuture Scholarships (Class of 2027)?
Students
How much funding does College Board BigFuture Scholarships (Class of 2027) offer?
$500 or $40,000 (drawings)
When is the College Board BigFuture Scholarships (Class of 2027) deadline?
November 30, 2026. Monthly drawings; the last entry window closes November 30, 2026.
How do I apply for College Board BigFuture Scholarships (Class of 2027)?
Complete tasks on bigfuture.collegeboard.org. Program ends 11:59 p.m. Eastern, November 30, 2026.