National Recognition Programs
You Deserve to Be Seen
Colleges are looking to recruit students like you. The 2024 recognition awards have been announced!
What are the National Recognition Programs?
A tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students.
Why Submit for the National Recognition Programs?
It Helps You Get Recruited
Many colleges intentionally recruit awardees.
Show You're a Top Student
Receiving recognition is a way for you and your community to celebrate your achievements.
Explore Your Options
You may find out about colleges you didn’t know existed or wouldn’t have considered.
How to Qualify for National Recognition Programs
Eligibility Criteria for National Recognition Programs
Students can submit in 10th or 11th grade, based on:
- Take the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state.
- Or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade.
- And earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission.
- And identify as first-generation, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.