Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: College Board Opportunity Scholarships Written by Beth Feinberg Keenanon December 7th, 2020 I started my career at Lesley University and spent over a decade at Northeastern University’s Office for Student Financial Services, where I was a senior assistant director. At Northeastern, I worked with applicants for financial aid, athletes, and families interested in financing their educations. In addition, I have served as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority, visiting Massachusetts high schools to introduce students and parents to the financial aid process and the many sources of education financing that are available. I'm a graduate of Scripps College in Claremont CA, and I have an MBA and a master’s degree in college student development and counseling from Northeastern University. I serve as an ambassador with the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Learn More About Beth scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Most high school students have spent some time researching colleges on the College Board website. If you are a member of the class of 2021 a few simple steps can help you earn the chance of winning this scholarship. The College Board is committed to helping students make college possible and they are investing $25 million over five years to fund these scholarships. Scholarship: College Board Opportunity Scholarships Awarding Organization: College Board Amount: $40,000 maximum; many smaller scholarships available (see below). Number of Scholarships Awarded: 125 Eligible Students: Graduating seniors Half of the scholarships will be awarded to students with family income under $60,000 Students in the U.S., including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories How to Apply: Students can earn chances to win scholarships by completing various college preparation steps on the College Board website. Build your college list: $500 Practice for the SAT using Khan academy:$1,000 Improve your SAT score: $2,000 Strengthen your college list: $500 Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 Apply to colleges: $1,000 Complete your journey: complete all 6 steps to be considered for the $40,000 scholarship Deadline: Various, check here. Website: opportunity.collegeboard.org/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
