Scholarship

QuestBridge National College Match

Matches students with full four-year scholarships at partner colleges.

Detail	Information
Award	Four-year full scholarship to a partner college
Provider	QuestBridge
Typical deadline	October (application opens summer)
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	need-based, first-generation, merit-based

Who qualifies

High-achieving seniors from low-income families; no application fee.

How to apply

1. Open the official QuestBridge application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the QuestBridge National College Match worth?

The QuestBridge National College Match awards Four-year full scholarship to a partner college. Amounts are set by QuestBridge and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the QuestBridge National College Match deadline?

The typical deadline is October (application opens summer). Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the QuestBridge National College Match?

High-achieving seniors from low-income families; no application fee.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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