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Open listings arranged by deadline month for the next 12 months, with one thing to do each month.
Each month lists open opportunities whose deadline falls in that month and whose own text does not exclude your grade. Listings that name no grade are open to everyone, so they appear for every grade. The short line under each month is general planning advice, not a deadline.
Grade fit is read from each listing’s own wording (for example "juniors and seniors"). A listing with no grade mention is shown to all grades. Always confirm eligibility and the exact deadline on the official page.
This month: Take the PSAT if offered; it previews junior year.
This month: Research scholarships that accept sophomores; save them.
This month: Review your grades; set one improvement goal for spring.
This month: Note programs open to sophomores; ask about PSAT practice.
This month: Browse summer research and leadership programs for sophomores.
This month: Apply to summer programs; ask teachers for recommendations early.
This month: Plan junior-year courses; rigor matters for many awards.
This month: Ask one teacher to be a future recommender.
This month: Use summer for a job, program, or skill project.
This month: Draft a one-page activity list with real hours.
This month: Take a leadership role in one club if you can.
This month: Ask about PSAT registration; sophomores can usually take it.