According to https://patch.com/, six Gray Bees have been awarded the distinguished QuestBridge Scholarship. The highly sought-after scholarship provides full funding for each student’s admission to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country. The scholarship, which is aimed at creating educational opportunities for high-achieving students from marginalized backgrounds, is one of the most competitive programs in the United States.

This year’s scholarship recipients exemplify the values of hard work, resilience, and ambition, and their success reflects the strong support system at St. Benedict’s Prep.

These students have showcased outstanding leadership at St. Benedict’s, making meaningful contributions across clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities. Whether serving as captain of the wrestling team, president of the National Honor Society, or co-editor-in-chief of the Benedict News, playing an essential role in the crew team and Gray Bee Investors, or managing the school’s garden, each recipient has made a notable impact.

In the last four years, St. Benedict’s Prep has had 15 high-achieving seniors receive the QuestBridge Scholarship, showcasing the success of the school’s strong academic program and unique education model that integrates experiential learning. Bee Investors, or managing the school’s garden, each recipient has made a notable impact.

Read more here: https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/gray-bees-shine-newark-6-students-earn-questbridge-scholarships