The deadline for the 2012 National College Match application has passed. Next year's application will open in August 2013.

The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges.

If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply to the National College Match. QuestBridge's partner colleges offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need, making them very affordable for low-income students.

In 2011, QuestBridge's partner colleges offered admission and more than $100 million in financial aid to over 1,000 students who applied to the National College Match.

WHY should you apply?

The key benefits of the National College Match program include:

• Full four-year scholarships with no loans
• 35 top-ranked partner colleges
• A focus on high-achieving low-income students
• Two opportunities for college admission
• One free application
• A national Quest Scholars Network
• Quest for Excellence awards

WHO should apply?

The National College Match is designed for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Most College Match finalists have come from households earning less than $60,000 annually (for a typical family of four), and over 75% are in the top 5% of their high school class.

HOW do you apply?

The National College Match online application is completely free and opens in August. In addition to filling out the online application, students are required to submit a transcript, test score reports, three letters of recommendation, and several essays. Before applying, students should familiarize themselves with our eligibility requirements, our Partner Colleges, as well as the information in the "How to Apply" section.