Who is eligible for the National Recognition Programs?

Current sophomores in the class of 2025 and current juniors in the class of 2024 may be eligible for recognition. To qualify, students must meet the eligibility requirements below. For more information about our eligibility criteria, visit bigfuture.org/NRP

Sophomores

• Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time they are applying. Weighted and unweighted GPAs are considered.
• Must have a permanent address in the United States, a U.S. territory or U.S. military base, or attend a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school. U.S. citizenship is not required.
• Must identify as Black, African American, Latino, Hispanic, Indigenous, or attend high school in a rural area or small town.
• Must have taken the PSAT/NMSQT in fall 2022 OR at least 2 distinct AP Exams in 8th or 9th grade.

Juniors

• Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time they are applying. Weighted and unweighted GPAs are considered.
• Must have a permanent address in the United States, a U.S. territory or U.S. military base, or attend a DoDEA school. U.S. citizenship is not required.
• Must identify as Black, African American, Latino, Hispanic, Indigenous, or attend high school in a rural area or small town.
• Must have taken the PSAT 10 in spring 2022 OR the PSAT/NMSQT in fall 2022 OR at least 2 distinct AP Exams in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade.