A Pebble Beach high school senior has been selected as a 2024 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient, earning a full four-year scholarship to Columbia University.
Michelle Henaku is among just 2,627 students nationwide to receive this prestigious award, selected from over 25,500 applicants.
The QuestBridge National College Match is a highly selective program that connects exceptional students from low-income backgrounds with full scholarships to the nation’s leading colleges and universities.
The scholarship covers Michelle’s full college costs, including tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses.
She plans to study political science while continuing her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work through campus affinity groups.
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