College Board Scholarship Search
Free College Board tool helping students find scholarships, grants, internships, and loans matched to their profile from over 2,200 funding programs.
Overview
The College Board Scholarship Search is a free tool available at BigFuture (bigfuture.collegeboard.org) that helps students discover scholarship, grant, internship, and loan opportunities from over 2,200 programs. The College Board, the nonprofit organization that administers the SAT and AP exams, offers this search as part of its BigFuture college planning platform. Students can filter scholarship opportunities by grade level, citizenship status, state, major, intended career, and personal characteristics to find the most relevant opportunities for their situation.
What You Can Find Here
- Scholarships and grants from over 2,200 programs for US college students
- Filtering by grade level (high school, undergraduate, graduate), state, major, and career interest
- Results showing eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application links
- Government grant information including Federal Pell Grant guidance
- College Board's own merit-based scholarship programs and award opportunities
- Integration with College Board's BigFuture college planning tools
Who Should Use This
- US high school students beginning to plan for college and scholarship applications
- Undergraduate and graduate students in the US seeking private scholarships and grants
- Students who have taken the SAT or PSAT and want to leverage College Board tools for scholarship discovery
- Parents and school counselors researching financial aid options for students
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Visit bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search to access the free tool
- Step 2: Create or log in with your College Board account (the same account used for SAT and AP)
- Step 3: Enter your profile information: grade level, citizenship, state, intended major, interests, and characteristics
- Step 4: Browse matching results and click on scholarships to see full details and application instructions
- Step 5: Apply directly through each scholarship's official website using the links provided
Things to Check Before Applying
- Most scholarships in the database are for US citizens or residents - limited options for international students
- College Board Scholarship Search is a discovery tool - applications are made directly to scholarship sponsors
- PSAT/NMSQT scores factor into National Merit Scholarship eligibility, separate from the scholarship search
- Scholarship data is periodically updated but may not always reflect the most current open rounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the College Board Scholarship Search free?
Yes. The College Board Scholarship Search on BigFuture is completely free.
Does College Board offer its own scholarships?
College Board administers the National Merit Scholarship Program (through the PSAT/NMSQT) and offers some direct scholarships through partnerships. The search tool also shows many third-party scholarships.
What is the difference between Fastweb and College Board Scholarship Search?
Both are free scholarship search tools. College Board's tool is linked with their academic assessment tools (SAT, PSAT) and has a curated database of 2,200+ programs. Fastweb has a larger database of 1.5 million+ listings with more detailed profile matching.
Can international students use College Board Scholarship Search?
The tool can filter by citizenship status. International students enrolled at US universities may find relevant scholarships, but many programs are limited to US citizens or permanent residents.
Does the College Board Scholarship Search show government aid like FAFSA?
The tool provides information on federal grants like the Pell Grant and links to FAFSA, but it primarily focuses on private scholarships and grants.
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