Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

QuestBridge National College Match

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
Full-Tuition
Calendar Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Financial Aid Status
Class Rank
Current Year in School
College Selection
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

QuestBridge's National College Match is a combination college-scholarship application for academically distinguished high school seniors with demonstrated financial need. The maximum award is a 4-year scholarship to cover the entire cost of attending college.

Scholarship Details

  • You can apply to over 55 colleges for free with QuestBridge's National College Match application.
  • The application encourages students to explain their financial and academic circumstances.
  • Recipients are connected to a network of QuestBridge alumni for further support.
  • Application opens in late summer.

Eligibility Criteria

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • High school senior
  • Enrolled in challenging courses and earning mostly A's
  • Writing skill and academic drive to succeed
  • Low-income household

Application Process

  1. Create an applicant profile on QuestBridge's website
  2. Fill out the application when it opens
  3. Upload all required documents, including proof of financial need and supplemental essays
  4. Submit the application in advance of the deadline

QuestBridge was founded in 1994. Over 17,000 QuestBridge finalists have matched with partner colleges, an honor that permits attendance with a full-tuition scholarship for all four years of college.