Take Stock Polk County student sets sights on Brown University as a QuestBridge Scholar

Congratulations are in order for Take Stock Polk County student Eshan A.! Pictured on the left, Eshan is one of 2,627 Finalists who matched this year and have earned full four-year scholarships awarded by QuestBridge‘s 52 college partners!

Polk County Public Schools shared, “Two seniors from IB Bartow have been awarded scholarships through the prestigious QuestBridge program. Eshan Alam has received a full scholarship to Brown University, and Alexander Andrade received a full scholarship to Duke University.”

“Alam and Andrade were among 2,627 recipients in this year’s QuestBridge National College Match. The program connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to 52 of the nation’s top colleges.”

“More than 25,500 students applied for QuestBridge scholarships this year. The vast majority of those selected are in the top 10% of their graduating class, and most are first-generation college students. Congratulations to Eshan and Alexander from IB Bartow!”

Take Stock Polk County shared, “We are so proud of Eshan Alam! You are such a hard-working and dedicated student. We cannot wait to see you succeed at Brown University!”