Sponsored by QuestBridge
Full four-year scholarship worth over $360,000.(estimated)
October 1, 2026 (in 69 days)
QuestBridge matches high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with early admission and a full four-year scholarship at one of 55 partner colleges, covering tuition, housing, food, and other costs with no parental contribution and no student loans. Finalists submit a holistic application covering academics, activities, household finances, and personal writing, then rank colleges before matches are announced in the fall.
TheDream.US
Up to $33,000 toward tuition plus a stipend for undocumented immigrant students, with or without DACA or TPS, who have significant unmet financial need.
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Information last verified July 24, 2026.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
Covers remaining SUNY or CUNY tuition for New York residents with household income up to $125,000, as a last-dollar scholarship on top of other aid.