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Welcoming our newest board members

by ScholarMatch We recently welcomed three new board members to help advance our mission of supporting first-generation college students on their pathways to college and beyond. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge in different areas, including accounting, higher education, and product marketing. Their dedication and expertise will be critical…

Board Of Directors

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Welcoming our newest board members
Welcoming our newest board members
Board Of Directors

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Oct 26

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program awards students $40,000 towards a STEM degree

By ScholarMatch ScholarMatch is excited to partner with Amazon again this year to promote a wonderful opportunity for high school students interested in STEM! Every year, Amazon offers college scholarships to high school students who intend to study computer science, software engineering, engineering, or another computer science-related field of study…

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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program awards students $40,000 towards a STEM degree
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program awards students $40,000 towards a STEM degree

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Aug 31

Announcing ScholarMatch’s new Virtual Drop-In Program!

By ScholarMatch As we enter another program year, we’re excited to announce that we’re launching a new Virtual Drop-In pilot program this fall to accommodate high school seniors’ busy schedules. …

Educational Equity

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Announcing ScholarMatch’s new Virtual Drop-In Program!
Announcing ScholarMatch’s new Virtual Drop-In Program!
Educational Equity

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Aug 10

Partnering with Genentech to foster a more diverse workforce

By ScholarMatch While 92% of the students ScholarMatch serves are the first in their family to attend college, there are many different factors that can end up influencing their college decisions: from geographic location to field of study to affordability. Unsurprisingly, affordability is the most significant factor in dictating whether…

Educational Equity

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Partnering with Genentech to foster a more diverse workforce
Partnering with Genentech to foster a more diverse workforce
Educational Equity

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Jul 10

Welcoming the class of 2027 to the ScholarMatch family!

By ScholarMatch ScholarMatch has recently welcomed a new cohort of students into our Scholars Program! …

College Access

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Welcoming the class of 2027 to the ScholarMatch family!
Welcoming the class of 2027 to the ScholarMatch family!
College Access

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Jul 10

Supporting ScholarMatch students in a post-affirmative action educational landscape

By ScholarMatch ScholarMatch is deeply disappointed by the recent Supreme Court decision to abolish affirmative action in college admissions. We recognize the importance of affirmative action in creating opportunities for underrepresented students and promoting a more diverse and inclusive educational environment. In our 10+ years of history, we have proudly…

Educational Equity

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Educational Equity

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Mar 1

Celebrating Black History Month

By ScholarMatch’s Board of Directors At ScholarMatch, we celebrate and support Black students every day. We believe that Black history should be celebrated every day because Black history is American history. We hope that our stakeholders (funders, allies, students, coaches, etc.) …

Black History Month

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Black History Month

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Feb 27

Why I donated a scholarship to ScholarMatch

By Randie Bencanann, LCSW Like most ScholarMatch college-bound students, I was the first in my family to attend college. My father, the oldest of four children with a widowed mother, never finished high school. Instead, he left to support his family in their Brooklyn tenement. …

Education

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Why I donated a scholarship to ScholarMatch
Why I donated a scholarship to ScholarMatch
Education

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Dec 9, 2022

Amazon Future Engineering Scholarship program will award students $40,000 in scholarships

ScholarMatch is excited to partner with Amazon once again this holiday season to promote a wonderful opportunity for high school students interested in STEM! Every year, Amazon offers college scholarships to high school students who intend to study computer science, software engineering, engineering, or another computer science-related field of study…

Computer Science

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Amazon Future Engineering Scholarship program will award students $40,000 in scholarships
Amazon Future Engineering Scholarship program will award students $40,000 in scholarships
Computer Science

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Aug 24, 2022

ScholarMatch’s Board Chair Karen Grace-Baker honored with UCLA Extension’s Distinguished Instructor Award

We’re pleased to announce that our Board Chair, college coach, and longtime supporter Karen Grace-Baker was recently awarded the UCLA Extension’s Distinguished Instructor award. A proud first-generation college graduate herself, Karen holds the unique distinction of being the first African American and first woman Board Chair of ScholarMatch. While Karen…

Board Of Directors

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ScholarMatch Board Chair Karen Grace-Baker honored with UCLA Extension’s Distinguished Instructor…
ScholarMatch Board Chair Karen Grace-Baker honored with UCLA Extension’s Distinguished Instructor…
Board Of Directors

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