The Match Scholarship vs QuestBridge
Comparing two elite interdisciplinary opportunities. Both are scholarships for high school students.
| The Match Scholarship | QuestBridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 1 — Elite | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Scholarship | Scholarship |
| Organization | QuestBridge | QuestBridge |
| Acceptance Rate | — | Highly selective; exact acceptance rate not publicly disclosed but Finalists are described as 'competitive candidates'; estimated 10-20% of applicants become Finalists based on indirect sources |
| Applicants | — | Not officially disclosed; significant national applicant pool estimated in tens of thousands |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Award | $360,000 | — |
| Cost to Apply | Free | Free |
| US Only | Yes | Yes |
| Grades | — | High school seniors only (also offers College Prep Scholars Program for juniors) |
| College Impact | — | QuestBridge is highly respected by admissions officers at partner institutions and is viewed very favorably in college admissions. Being a QuestBridge Scholar demonstrates to any college (matched or n... |