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Scholarship: QuestBridge Program: National College Match
Description: Through the National College Match, high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds can apply for early admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation’s best colleges. We review all applications holistically, and there are no absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Take this chance to dream big.
Eligibility Requirements:
Any high school senior, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. and planning to attend college in the fall after their senior year is eligible to apply. Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible. International students living outside the U.S. are not eligible.
Students attending high school in the U.S. as undocumented or international students are eligible to apply but should review Additional Citizenship Requirements to see which QuestBridge college partners will consider them for the Match Scholarship.
Academic Achievement:
Academic Achievement:
Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses available and display intellectual curiosity and strong writing ability.
Rank in the top 5-10% of their class.
Challenge themselves by taking Honors, AP, and/or IB courses, if available.
If submitting standardized test scores, likely score within middle 50% SAT score: 1280-1470 and/or middle 50% ACT score: 27-33. Test scores are not required to apply.
Financial Qualifications:
Come from households earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) and have minimal assets.
Qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
Face financial hardship.
Personal Qualities:
Demonstrate resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.
Make meaningful contributions to activities at home, school, or in the community.
Are among the first generation in their family to attend a four-year college.
Display intellectual curiosity and strong writing ability.
Application Deadline: September 30th
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