LET'S MAKE 
COLLEGE POSSIBLE

At ScholarMatch, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their college and career dreams!

WHAT IS SCHOLARMATCH?

We help
students thrive

We’re a nonprofit making college possible for underserved youth, from college application all the way through graduation. We’re here to ensure first-generation college students get the support needed to succeed in college and embark on a meaningful career.

WHAT WE OFFER

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

Individualized College
and Career Advising
Free Online
Tools
A Supportive
Community
Financial Aid
Support
Career Launch & 
Peer Mentorship
Internship
Gallery
Workshops
Networking
Opportunities
More Student Resources

How it works

OUR seven-YEAR PROGRAM MODEL
YEAR 1
High School

JOIN SCHOLARMATCH

High school students join our Destined for College program and are matched with a volunteer college coach to work 1:1 on college applications.

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YEAR 3
COLLEGE

APPLY TO THE 
SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Once students complete our Destined for College program and are accepted into college, they are invited to apply to our Scholars Program, our college persistence program, to receive college advising, career mentoring, and targeted financial support.

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2023-2024
BY THE NUMBERS

850+

students served annually

$665,491

scholarships awarded in 23-24

80%

Five-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

GET INVOLVED

SUPPORT OUR work

Join our community of mentors, partners, and other supporters making a meaningful impact in the lives of first-generation college students!