Guadalupe Centers Charter School and Guadalupe Centers High School is thrilled to announce that one of its outstanding seniors, Daniel Ibarra, has been successfully matched with Hamilton College in New York through the QuestBridge National College Match program.
Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, is celebrated for its rigorous academic programs, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and vibrant campus community. Daniel Ibarra's admission to Hamilton College is a testament to his academic excellence and his potential to thrive at one of the nation's top liberal arts institutions.
Below is a copy of the Press Release provided by QuestBridge regarding this outstanding news.
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QuestBridge
Daniel Ibarra Receives Full Scholarship to Hamilton College through QuestBridge
Kansas City, MO Dec 6, 2023 - Guadalupe Centers High School senior Daniel Ibarra has been admitted to Hamilton College and has been award a full, four-year QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. On receiving news of the scholarship, Daniel Ibarra said: "It was the best day of my life. It is truly a dream come true"
Daniel's journey has been both commendable and exemplary. His outstanding GPA of 4.15, achieved at Guadalupe Centers High School, stands as a testament to his intellectual excellence.
At Hamilton, Daniel hopes to major in nursing to become a CRNA. Daniel's accomplishments are impressive, especially given the context of this year’s application cycle. Out of over 20,800 applicants, QuestBridge selected 6,683 Finalists to be considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship (Match Scholarship). This year, QuestBridge’s 50 college partners matched with 2,242 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients. This is the highest number of Match Scholarship Recipients to date for QuestBridge.
“We are thrilled to welcome this historic community of QuestBridge Scholars,” said Ana Rowena Mallari, Co-Founder and CEO of QuestBridge. “Their achievements speak to their depth of intellect and character, and we know they will continue to dream big on their college campuses and beyond.”
Match Scholarship Recipients are admitted early to QuestBridge college partners with full four-year scholarships provided by the colleges and universities, ensuring for these students and their families that an education at a top college is affordable. The Match Scholarship is made up of a generous financial aid package provided by the college that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. The Match Scholarship does not include loans or a parental contribution.
About QuestBridge:
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities. By recruiting, developing, and motivating these students — beginning in high school through college to their early career — QuestBridge aims to help talented students attend the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their respective careers and communities.
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