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Two $40,000 scholarships and multiple $500 scholarships are awarded every month.  \nThere’s no required essay, minimum GPA, or test score. The requirements to qualify are simple: Complete actions that can help you get ready for life after high school.  \nExtra chances to win: If your family’s income is less than $60,000 per year, you’ll earn double entries for every drawing.  \n1 Start Your Career List.  \nExplore careers that match your interests.  \nStart: Any time  \nDeadline: By the end of February of your senior year  \n2 Start Your College List.  \nFind two-or four-year colleges that interest you.  \nStart: Any time  \nDeadline: By June 30 of your junior year  \n3 Start Your Scholarship List.  \nFind other scholarships to help you pay for college.  \nStart: July 1 before your senior year  \nDeadline: By the end of February of your senior year  \n4 Strengthen Your College List.  \nMake sure your college list has a mix  \nof reach, match, and safety schools.  \nStart: July 1 before your senior year  \nDeadline: By October 31 of your senior year  \n5 Complete the FAFSA®  \nFill out the free government form to apply for financial aid.  \nStart: October 1 of your senior year  \nDeadline: By the end of February of your senior year  \n6 Apply to Colleges.  \nApply to the schools you want to attend.  \nStart: October 1 of your senior year  \nDeadline: By the end of February of your senior year  \nVisit [bigfuture.org](bigfuture.org) to complete  \nsteps on your dashboard and qualify.  \n© 2024 College Board. 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