Out of more than 25,500 applicants, QuestBridge matched 2,627 students with 52 college partners. Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge college partners with full four-year scholarships provided by the colleges and universities, ensuring for these students and their families that an education at a top college is affordable.
At Caltech, Aurea hopes to pursue chemistry or math on the pre-med track. Aurea’s accomplishments are impressive, especially given the context of this year’s application cycle. “I am so grateful for this opportunity I’ve been given to attend a top school,” Slimak said. “Opening my acceptance letter was such an amazing feeling, and I couldn’t have made it here without the help of my family, teachers, and friends.”
Ana Rowena Mallari, Co-Founder and CEO of QuestBridge, expressed her excitement, saying, "We are delighted to welcome this record-breaking number of QuestBridge Scholars. These Scholars will contribute a rich diversity of perspectives and experiences to our college partners, enhancing the vibrancy of their campus communities."
The Match Scholarship is made up of a generous financial aid package provided by the college partner that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. The Match Scholarship does not include loans or a parental contribution.
About QuestBridge:
QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose.
QuestBridge is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.