Who is eligible for the National Recognition Programs?

Current sophomores in the class of 2027 and current juniors in the class of 2026 may be eligible for recognition. To qualify, students must meet the eligibility requirements below.

Students can submit in 10th or 11th grade if they meet the following three criteria:

• They take the 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 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade.
• They earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission.
• They 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.