North Babylon Senior Named QuestBridge Scholar

North Babylon High School senior Jayden Tran has been selected as a QuestBridge Scholar. Jayden has been matched with the University of Chicago starting in fall 2025. 

QuestBridge is a nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships to top colleges across the United States. QuestBridge will be covering all annual expenses including tuition, housing, food and other costs for four years. Through the National College Match application, students who have excelled academically can highlight their unique story and stand out in the college admissions process. In the fall, QuestBridge selects top applicants as finalists, and students can rank up to 15 colleges to be “matched” to the college that appears highest on their list and is able to match with them. 

Jayden is a member of the orchestra in North Babylon. He is first chair as a violinist and was selected as a New York State School Music Association’s All-State participant. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society and Mathletes. He volunteers as a counselor in the summer for the district’s music and art summer camp.