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ScholarMatch connects students with the community to make college possible. in 2010 by Dave Eggers

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10/08/2026

Our Volunteer Advisory Council is back for another year, and we’re excited to welcome new members into this important initiative. 🎉

The council brings together a mix of new and seasoned ScholarMatch college coaches, committed to helping students and volunteers thrive across programs. Throughout the year, they’ll collaborate to help ensure all ScholarMatch volunteers feel supported as they mentor our first-gen students. 🤝

Please join us in welcoming these dedicated volunteers into our Volunteer Advisory Council. 💛

Learn more about them in the blog below.

scholarmatch.org/post/meet-the-new-members-of-our-volunteer-advisory-council

09/30/2026

The scores are in, and judging by these smiling faces, our Trivia Night fundraiser was an all-around hit!

We had such an amazing time playing trivia, enjoying delicious Nuevo Latino food, and reconnecting with friends and ScholarMatch alumni who took to the stage to share their stories.

Round after round, the competition was fierce, but in the end, the Foxtails team took home the gold in style! A big thank you to everyone who attended, supported us, and helped spread the word about our mission, including our founder Dave Eggers, board members Lindsey Luebchow and Brandon Wong, former board member Jaime Huling as well as our Genius sponsor, Andrew Casteel from Laughing Monk Brewing. We also wanted to give a special shout out to former board member, Heather McCarty and our longtime friend, Tom LeNoble, who supported us from afar.

And a special shoutout to our incredibly generous sponsors, whose support made this evening possible – and truly one for the books!

* Genius Sponsor: Laughing Monk Brewing
* Brainiac Sponsor: Casa México Tequila
* Brainiac Sponsor: Destination: Home
* 4imprint
* 20 Spot SF
* The Arora Collective
* Eat Salty Sweet
* Green Ninja
* KENDO Brands SEA
* McSweeney's
* Mission Bowling Club
* Opera San Jose
* San Jose Earthquakes
* Rosann Torres Esq., Torres Law Group
* USTA

09/15/2026

Trivia Night is just around the corner, and we have some incredible partners helping us bring this amazing event to life!

Huge thanks to Laughing Monk Brewing , Casa México Tequila , and Destination: Home for sponsoring this year’s Trivia Night.

Their generous support helps bring the ScholarMatch community together as we toast to the success of our first-generation students. Let’s raise a glass or two to thank Laughing Monk Brewing and Casa Mexico for providing b**r and tequila for the evening. 🥂

See you Thursday!

09/02/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓🎉

This summer, we celebrated the graduation of 32 ScholarMatch scholars. We had a blast celebrating these amazing scholars and uplifting the people who have supported them on their college journeys throughout the years.

A big thank you to everyone who helped our graduates reach this milestone! Special thanks to One Brick SF Bay Area for providing event volunteers, and to Oakstop for supporting our celebration with a partial in-kind venue sponsorship.

Class of 2026, we’re so proud of you! Remember: You belong! You can do it! And you’ll always have a home in your ScholarMatch community.

Drop some love for our graduates in the comments to keep the celebration going. 🎉

08/24/2026

Great news: ScholarMatch is now listed on the City of San Francisco’s website under Opportunities for Youth! 🎉

We’re thrilled to be highlighted as a trustworthy resource, making it easier for high school students, families, and educators to find our free college access program.

Know a student who could benefit? Help us spread the word. The deadline to apply for our Destined for College program is September 18!

Explore the directory: https://www.sf.gov/opportunities-for-youth-ages-14-24

08/21/2026

The journey to college is much better when you don’t do it alone! 🤝

Last month, we welcomed 277 new scholars into our college success program! Students come from SF, LA, and all across the country as they prepare to begin college this fall.

At our LA Scholars Welcome to the Family event, held in Cudahy this year, our scholars had the opportunity to meet their classmates and start building new connections. Second-year students Steven D., David A., and Nana B. shared a little about their college experience to uplift and encourage this new cohort. Parents also had the chance to connect with other families and share their excitement about their children being the first in their families to attend college.

A special thank you to the Mayor of Cudahy, Cynthia Gonzalez, Ed.D., for joining us and sharing words of encouragement with our scholars, Delicia for the delicious brunch, DJ Deon for keeping the fun going, and, of course, our amazing scholars and their families for making this event so special.

Here’s to the class of 2030! We look forward to being a part of your journey. 🎉

08/14/2026

Your September plans just got a little more interesting.

Do you love trivia? Want an excuse for a fun night out? Join us at ScholarMatch’s Trivia Night fundraiser on September 17 in San Francisco. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of head-scratching trivia, live music, and delicious food benefiting access to higher education and first-generation students.

Bring a team or join one once you arrive—we’ll make sure that you’re matched up! Either way, we’re saving a place for you. Get your tickets today at scholarmatch.org/events/trivia-night

08/10/2026

Meet our newest cohort of student ambassadors!

From Los Angeles to Miami to Brooklyn, our student leaders come from all over the country, adding their voices and experiences to our 2026 Student Ambassador Council.

The Student Ambassador Council is a student-led initiative that helps shape the ScholarMatch student experience through leadership development and community building, while providing scholars a safe space to grow. Throughout the year, these ScholarMatch ambassadors work together to organize events, promote our work to the broad student community, share feedback on programmatic content, and more.

We love working with them and we are so proud to have them in our corner.

Drop some love to our ambassadors in the comments!

08/07/2026

The right career guidance can make a big difference! 🩺

A career coach can help a student navigate the transition from college to career, build confidence, and take that next step toward becoming the professional they want to be.

Share your experience and help a student build their career.

Become a ScholarMatch volunteer career coach ✨
scholarmatch.org/get-involved/volunteer

08/04/2026

Are you the first in your family to apply to college? You don’t have to figure it out alone. 🙌🏽

Apply to ScholarMatch’s Destined for College program to receive 1:1 support from a trained college coach throughout the entire college application process. 🤩

Our program is completely free for students and fully virtual, making it easy to connect with your coach as you balance a busy academic schedule. 😅

Apply by September 18 at scholarmatch.org/students/dc
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