Four Laurel Students Receive National African American Recognition Award

These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors are awarded for students who fall under the following four areas: rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students, and are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent. 

Eligible students are invited to apply on BigFuture® during their sophomore or junior year and are awarded at the start of the next school year in time to share their achievements in high school as they plan for the future. Additionally, colleges and organizations using College Board’s Student Search Service™ can connect directly with awardees during the recruitment process.

“It’s becoming increasingly hard for students to be ‘seen’ during the college recruitment process. We’re exceptionally proud of the National Recognition Programs for celebrating students who are at times overlooked but have shown their outstanding academic abilities,” said Tarlin Ray, senior vice president of BigFuture® at College Board. “This is a benefit not only for students but also for colleges and universities committed to recruiting diverse and talented students.”     

Congratulations to these exceptional Laurel girls!