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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley is proud to announce that 20 seniors have been selected as matches through the QuestBridge National College Match program, earning a full four-year scholarship to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. Among this year’s standout seniors is Arely Cosino from IDEA Alamo College Prep, who was matched with Harvard University. Arely serves as captain of the cheer team and president of both Student Council and the Spanish Club. One of her most impactful contributions has been founding Global Minds Tutoring, a program that supports displaced high school students who need translation assistance and academic guidance.
“I am grateful to QuestBridge for seeing the potential in me and Harvard for believing in my story,” said IDEA Alamo Senior Arely Cosino. “I am the proud daughter of hardworking parents, and I am proof that with opportunity, anything is possible.”
IDEA students earned matches to several top institutions, including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, Columbia University, Rice University, Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Williams College, Washington University in St. Louis, Notre Dame University, Emory University, Hamilton College, and the College of the Holy Cross.
“We are incredibly proud of each of our selected seniors as they take this next step toward becoming the future leaders our world needs,” said Jill Dominguez, Area Superintendent at IDEA Public Schools in the RGV. “Their achievements show what is possible when students are surrounded by high expectations, dedicated educators, and a school culture that believes deeply in their potential.”
QuestBridge’s National College Match connects students from low-income backgrounds with institutions committed to making a world-class education accessible. Each scholarship covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, meals, books, supplies, and travel.
IDEA’s QuestBridge scholarship recipients and matched institution from the RGV are:
- Arely Cosino, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – Harvard University
- Gabriel Saucedo, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – College of the Holy Cross
- Desyrae Alejo, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – University of Pennsylvania
- Daira Lerma, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – Dartmouth College
- Jahziel Rodriguez, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – University of Notre Dame
- Oziel Rodriguez, IDEA Alamo College Preparatory – University of Notre Dame
- Karime Garcia, IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory – University of Virginia
- Aminda Martinez, IDEA Frontier College Preparatory – College of the Holy Cross
- Brian Avila, IDEA Los Encinos College Preparatory – Rice University
- Patricio Garcia, IDEA Los Encinos College Preparatory – Columbia University
- Julia Sanchez, IDEA McAllen College Preparatory – Boston College
- Leonardo Castro, IDEA Mission College Preparatory – Stanford University
- Max Cantu, IDEA North Mission College Preparatory – College of the Holy Cross
- Barbara Garza, IDEA North Mission College Preparatory – Washington University, St. Louis
- Elizabet Gonzalez, IDEA Owassa College Preparatory – Williams College
- Sebastian Pena, IDEA Robindale College Preparatory – Hamilton College
- Celeste Romero, IDEA Robindale College Preparatory – Emory University
- Jose Ozuna, IDEA Tres Lagos College Preparatory – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Julianna Rodriguez, IDEA Tres Lagos College Preparatory – Colby College
- Ximena Cano Alvarado, IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory – College of the Holy Cross
To learn more about IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley please visit: https://ideapublicschools.org/regions/rio-grande-valley/. If you would like to request an interview with an IDEA QuestBridge scholarship recipient in the RGV, please contact Rebecca at rebecca.suarez@ideapublicschools.org.
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About QuestBridge
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with transformative educational, career, and life opportunities. For more than 30 years, QuestBridge has partnered with top colleges, graduate programs, and leading companies to support scholars from high school through college and beyond.
