CollegeBound: Congratulations to our 2024 QuestBridge and Posse Scholars

CollegeBound: The journey to college is often both an exciting and challenging process for our students. For those who will be the first in their families to attend college or have limited household incomes, their excitement for their futures may be dimmed by perceptions of affordability. Winning a full scholarship to college that covers tuition and other student expenses can be life-changing!

Student Leadership Network’s CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) and College Access and Success services are designed to address these concerns and opportunities. Our directors of college counseling (DCCs) propel students to find and apply to colleges that fit academic and personal interests while accounting for their family and financial situations. Organizations such as QuestBridge and Posse Foundation offer full tuition college scholarships and tailored college transition support following intensive, months-long applications. Our DCCs guide students throughout the process, from demystifying the applications’ academic and financial language to reviewing essays and providing practice interviews.

Ms. Joseph has shared both my excitement throughout this process and has helped me stay focused on my goals and what I want to achieve. I truly appreciate her so much for being so supportive of me.
Sindy, Posse Scholar who will be attending Connecticut College

This year, we are delighted to congratulate the 18 students named as Posse and QuestBridge Scholars! With their dedication, persistence, and demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and community service, these scholars will soon become proud Class of 2028 college graduates.

QuestBridge Scholars

Alexander – Brown University
Ashley – Northwestern University
Cheyenne – Boston University
Elaisa – Dartmouth College
Ellen – Vanderbilt University
Gertrude – Williams College
Ivanka – Boston University
Joann – Princeton University
Julissa – Wesleyan University
Mohamed – Colgate University
Sarah – Johns Hopkins University
Sublime – Amherst College

Posse Scholars

Maria – Smith College
Sameera – Brandeis University
Sanai – Middlebury College
Sindy – Connecticut College
William – California Institute of the Arts

A Shoutout to our DCCs

Multi-step applications for each of these programs require months of dedication, time management, and hard work. Our DCCs provide coaching and encouragement to students every step of the way to help them reach their goals. Thank you to all of our DCCs and college access team members for elevating the students’ potential!

About the QuestBridge Scholarship

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that connects academically outstanding high school students from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships and educational opportunities at QuestBridge’s 50+ college and university partners.

About the Posse Scholarship

The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits, and trains cohorts of individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition college scholarships, weekly faculty mentoring, and leadership retreats from Posse’s 60+ partner colleges and universities.