A matching process that places high-achieving students from low-income households into full four-year scholarships at 55 partner colleges and universities, including many of the strongest engineering and research institutions in the United States. The award is valued at over 360,000 dollars and covers tuition, housing, food and other expenses with no parental contribution and no student loans. Applicants are high school seniors earning primarily A grades in demanding coursework, typically from households earning under 65,000 dollars a year for a family of four with minimal assets. In 2025, 2,550 finalists were matched to partner colleges, part of more than 19,000 students matched since the programme began. The 2026 Match closes 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific.