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Masters of Scale
QuestBridge: Scaling College Access with Ana Rowena Mallari
May 30, 2024
Ana Rowena Mallari, Co-founder and CEO of QuestBridge, dives into the transformative mission of her non-profit that connects low-income students with elite colleges. She shares inspiring success stories, including a former QuestBridge scholar's journey to MIT. Mallari discusses the evolution of college access efforts, detailing innovative strategies that have provided $5 billion in scholarships. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, empathy, and the organization's outreach in empowering bright minds to achieve their dreams.
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- QuestBridge matches high potential students with full funding from top-tier colleges, fostering $5 billion in scholarships and helping 100,000 students.
- Transforming from a local summer program to a national platform, QuestBridge partners with over 50 schools to create lasting impacts on underprivileged students.
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Masters of Scale Summit Opportunity for Early Stage Founders
Early stage founders are invited to apply for the Masters of Scale Summit, supported by Capital One Business, covering registration and accommodation fees for 40 innovative founders with less than $20 million in funding. The event promises inspiring speakers and networking opportunities. The deadline to apply is June 5th at 11.59 p.m. Eastern. Questbridge Scholarships: Entrepreneur Cody Coleman recounts his journey from a low-income background to becoming a Questbridge Scholar. The program covered his college expenses, leading him to MIT and a successful career in computer science. The transformative impact of programs like Questbridge highlights the power of creating opportunities for underprivileged students.
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