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Northeast High Senior Surprised With $40,000 College Board Scholarship

The BigFuture initiative randomly selects participating students for major scholarships, making Wiggins the county’s first $40,000 winner.

Joi Jones, College Board K-12 strategic account manager, congratulates senior Zhane Wiggins after she was awarded a $40,000 scholarship from the College Board. Representatives from the College Board visited Northeast High School in Pasadena to surprise a senior student with a $40,000 college scholarship. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)
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Overview

  • College Board representatives revealed the award during a surprise assembly at Northeast High in Pasadena with district leaders in attendance.
  • Wiggins began using BigFuture through her AVID college-prep class, which connected her to planning tools and scholarship eligibility.
  • Program officials said the scholarships are intended to motivate students to research colleges and financial aid on the platform.
  • The BigFuture program awards two $40,000 scholarships and hundreds of $500 scholarships each month; eight Anne Arundel students previously won $500 awards.
  • Wiggins, a senior balancing cheer, a therapy internship and community college courses, plans to pursue physical therapy and is considering Texas A&M, James Madison and the University of Maryland.