Overview

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges and universities in the United States. The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship is one of the organization’s most impactful programs, offering students the chance to gain full scholarships to prestigious institutions. Through this program, QuestBridge aims to level the playing field for students who show academic excellence but may face financial barriers in accessing higher education.

Who Can Apply?

• Required Language(s): English
• Eligible Countries: USA (U.S. citizen or permanent resident or a high school student, regardless of citizenship, attending high school in the U.S.)
• Primarily A’s in the most challenging courses available (usually including Honors, AP, or IB level courses)
• SAT or PSAT scores over 1310
• ACT composite scores above 28
• Class rank in the top 5-10% of the graduating class 
• Evidence of strong writing ability, intellectual spark, and determination through essays and recommendation letters. 

Application Procedure

• National College Match’s online application, which includes two essays and short answer questions
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers in core academic subjects
• A Secondary School Report from your high school counselor
• A School Profile (optional, but recommended)
• A high school transcript 
• Any standardized test scores. SAT and/or ACT test scores highly recommended.

What Financial Support is Available?

Up to $500 of participant tuition unit purchases will be matched with the same type of tuition units. Scholarship recipients with a family income of $75,000 or less will receive a two-to-one match. All other scholarship recipients will receive a one-to-one match.