Yale is committed to building a freshman class that’s diverse in every way. We know that higher education is a significant financial investment that may seem beyond the means of many potential applicants.

QuestBridge is a national non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. Partnering with the QuestBridge program is one way that we seek to make a Yale education affordable to students from across the socioeconomic spectrum. Through this program, we offer financial aid – based solely on financial need – sufficient to virtually eliminate cost as a consideration for families of low or modest income.

Yale has been a proud QuestBridge partner college since 2007. Our Match Process differs slightly from many other QuestBridge partners, so be sure to review the Frequently Asked Questions for helpful information.

I had never imagined that I would attend Yale. But when I set foot on campus over the summer through the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship, I fell in love. Now, with the amazing help of the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship, I'm attending the school of my dreams. I can't wait to grow and learn from my professors and peers, and I'm so grateful for this amazing opportunity, without which Yale would still be just a dream.

—Jessica

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$52,100

Scholarship for QuestBridge Matches 2011-2012

300+

Number of QuestBridge Matches and Quest Scholars admitted to Yale since 2007

$100 million

Scholarship money available to the 1,000 QuestBridge Finalists who enroll at one of thirty-one Partner schools