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Branson High School senior Raelee Hollier has been admitted to Columbia University in the City of New York and has been awarded a full, four-year scholarship from QuestBridge National College Match.
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.
"I am thankful and humbled to be given the opportunity to embark on my next chapter at Columbia University,” says Hollier. “Their mission and values truly match my own, and I feel my path here at BHS has prepared me for the challenges and benefits of an Ivy League education."
The Match Scholarship is offered as part of a generous financial aid package provided by each college that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses.
Branson High School Senior Counselor, Dixie Bailey, says, “Raelee has worked tirelessly in pursuit of her goals, and being able to witness her achieve them through QuestBridge has been inspiring. This award is a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work. We could not be happier for her!"
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 QuestBridge Match Scholarship Recipients to date.