Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

The 2019 College Prep Scholars Program application opens in early February, and it will be due on March 20, 2019. Learn more about who should apply >>

Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our 40 college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. As a College Prep Scholar, you will receive exclusive awards and opportunities to develop a strong college application that shares your unique story. 

Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:

• Full scholarship to a college summer program at Stanford, Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more. Scholarships cover travel, tuition, and room & board.
• Quest for Excellence Awards, including up to $1,000 for a new laptop, campus visits to QuestBridge college partners, or standardized testing fees.
• An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference at Penn, Vanderbilt, or Pomona.
• Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
• Personalized feedback on your college essay.
• One-on-one admissions telementoring from Amherst College students.
• Access to an online community of peers who are also applying to top colleges.

Did you know? When you apply as a junior, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. The majority of College Prep Scholars are selected as Finalists for the National College Match.