The Matchlighters Scholarship provides ten hours of one-on-one support from experienced counselors — at no cost. It’s awarded to high-achieving students from low-income households who have solid grades, but just need a little extra help navigating the college application process.
You can apply if:
1. You're trying to get into college or graduate school. You can be a second-semester junior in high school, a senior in high school, a transfer student, a gap-year student, or continuing your educational journey after some time away. No matter your story, we’ve got a counselor for you.
2. You've earned a 3.0 unweighted GPA. You’ll submit copies of your high school transcript as part of the application.
3. Your family income qualifies you for one of the following: free/reduced-price lunch, SAT/ACT fee waivers, enrollment in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families, etc. Check this table to find out if you qualify: https://bit.ly/3Is4k4m.
4. You're a U.S. resident.
To apply, your first step is to thoroughly complete this form. Then, we'll send you an email with instructions on how to sign our Student Pledge and Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
If you are a rising junior, senior or high school graduate looking to apply to college this fall, here's your application.
