How do students verify their eligibility for recognition?

To claim their award(s), students will be asked to verify their eligibility on BigFuture.org. This includes qualifying scores for eligible exams taken by Fall 2024 and cumulative GPA by the time of the submission. For the First-Generation Recognition Award, students will need to disclose their parents’ highest level of education. For the Rural and Small Town Recognition Awards, students will need to confirm a high school location. 

Students can nominate themselves for the First-Generation Recognition Award or the Rural or Small-Town Recognition Award if they are not formally invited. However, they cannot nominate themselves for the School Recognition Award. Students may also provide their high school counselor's and/or parent/guardian's name and email to alert them about the submission and any subsequent deadlines.

Learn about the National Recognition Program