Sixteen seniors from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts have been named QuestBridge 2025 National College Match Finalists.
QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects exceptional low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education. QuestBridge works with top universities across the country to offer four-year, full scholarships to deserving students who may otherwise be unable to afford to attend those institutions.
ASMSA seniors selected as Finalists include:
• Nakoa Beattie of Monticello;
• Ridgely Bond of Marion;
• Matthew Carter of Hot Springs;
• Sephorah Faiq of Arkadelphia;
• Bridger Foyt of Blytheville;
• Jack Ghotra of Little Rock;
• Zee Kidd of Little Rock;
• Jacob Lewis of Clinton;
• Tanvi Marupally of Conway;
• Jun Park of Maumelle;
• Lisandro Ramos of Little Rock;
• Emma Sedgwick of Arkadelphia;
• Payton Stinnett of Redfield;
• Paola Sustaita of Sheridan;
• Stevie Watkins of Perryville; and
• Faith Wesley of Hot Springs.
QuestBridge partnered this year with 55 colleges and universities to offer scholarships at institutions such as Duke University, Rice University, Stanford University, Yale University and others.
Students apply for the scholarships through QuestBridge’s free National College Match application. They may list up to 15 of the partner schools at which they would like to be considered for admission.
Finalists who receive a match will be notified in early December. Finalists who do not receive a match for a scholarship will still be eligible to be considered for regular admission to partner schools and may still receive financial aid in the future.
Match Scholarship recipients are granted early admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship that includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books and travel expenses, worth more than $200,000. The Match Scholarship is offered as part of a generous financial aid package provided by the college that covers the cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses. All Match Scholarship packages have no parental contribution or student loans.