Six seniors at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts have been named 2023 QuestBridge National College Match Finalists.
QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects exceptional low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education. QuestBridge works with top universities across the country to offer four-year, full scholarships to deserving students who may otherwise be unable to afford to attend those institutions.
ASMSA students selected as a Finalist include Parker Hance of Conway, Elizabeth Show of Bismarck, Tim Palmer of Mena, Ivy Hong of North Little Rock, Xander Napier of Lamar and Shea Stabila of Pangburn.
QuestBridge partnered this year with 50 colleges and universities to offer scholarships at institutions such as Duke University, Rice University, Stanford University and others.
Students apply for the scholarships through QuestBridge’s free National College Match application. They may list up to 15 of the partner schools at which they would like to be considered for admission.
Finalists who receive a match will be notified on Dec. 1. Finalists who do not receive a match for a scholarship will still be eligible to be considered for regular admission to partner schools and may still receive financial aid in the future. In 2022, more than 1,700 Finalists were matched with a participating institution.
Match Scholarship recipients are granted early admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship, worth more than $200,000. The Match Scholarship is offered as part of a generous financial aid package provided by the college that covers the cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses. All Match Scholarship packages have no parental contribution or student loans.