QuestBridge's National College Match is a free application process that matches high-achieving high school seniors from low-income families with full four-year scholarships — covering tuition, housing, food, and other costs with no loans or parent contribution — at around 55 partner colleges. It targets students earning strong grades in challenging coursework with a family income generally under about $65,000 for a family of four. The application includes essays and a teacher recommendation; 2,550 finalists were matched to college partners in 2025, and if matched, the award is actually each partner college's own full-need financial aid package. The 2026-27 cycle deadline is October 1, 2026.
Eligibility
DemographicsGeneral guideline is household income under roughly $65,000/year for a family of four with minimal assets; full income/asset guidelines vary by family size and circumstances.
Applying
QuestBridge cites an average four-year value of $360,000+ across its partner colleges; the real award is each college's own full-need aid package and varies by school cost.