Start Your College List
About This Step
Students who build a college list with three or more colleges on BigFuture will earn monthly entries for $500 and $40,000 scholarship drawings. The earlier you build your list, the more chances you’ll have at winning.
It’s never too early to begin looking for the college that's best for you. There are thousands of colleges in the United States. BigFuture can help you find yours.
How to Qualify
- Login to your College Board account.
- Click Qualify Now.
- Search for colleges on BigFuture.
- Add 3 or more schools to your list.
Dates and Deadlines
Scholarships for $500 and one for $40,000 are awarded monthly until winter of your senior year. Completing any step enters you in the drawings on the first day of every month.
Class of 2026 Deadline to Complete This step: Monday, June 30, 2025
Class of 2027 Deadline to Complete This Step: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Class of 2028 Deadline to Complete This Step: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Increase Your Chances
Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have double the chances of winning a scholarship with two entries earned per step completed. Half of all awards are reserved for students who meet this income criterion.