QuestBridge National College Match

The QuestBridge National College Match is a prestigious scholarship program designed for high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds. Through this program, students can apply for free to 55 top college partners and be considered for early admission with a full four-year scholarship valued at over $325,000 that covers tuition, housing, food, and other expenses. The program seeks students who earn primarily A's in challenging courses, demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity, come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a family of four) with minimal assets, and show resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed. Applications are reviewed holistically, considering academic achievement, financial qualifications, and personal qualities. Finalists who are matched with a college partner are admitted with a binding commitment and receive the full scholarship. Students who participate also join a supportive community of over 11,000 current QuestBridge Scholars and gain access to a network of over 20,000 QuestBridge Alumni for continued support, networking, and lifelong opportunities. In 2024, 2,627 Finalists were matched to college partners, and over 19,000 Finalists have been matched since QuestBridge's founding.