Ron Brown Scholar Program vs The Match Scholarship

Comparing two highly competitive interdisciplinary opportunities. Both are scholarships for high school students.

Ron Brown Scholar Program The Match Scholarship
Prestige Tier Tier 2 — Highly Competitive Tier 1 — Elite
Type Scholarship Scholarship
Organization Ron Brown Scholar Program QuestBridge
Acceptance Rate Estimated 5-10% (highly competitive; exact data not publicly available online)
Applicants Likely 500-2000+ annually (estimate based on prestige tier and award amount)
Deadline Rolling Rolling
Award $40,000 $360,000
Cost to Apply Free Free
US Only Yes Yes
Grades High school seniors only
College Impact The Ron Brown Scholar Program is highly respected by college admissions officers as a prestigious national scholarship. Winning this award significantly strengthens a college application and demonstra...