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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington high school senior awarded $200K QuestBridge full-ride scholarship Ziana Benjiman - photo by Special to The Covington News
The incredible burden of paying for college has been lifted for Ziana Benjiman.
The Eastside High School senior was recently awarded a four-year, all expenses paid QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship.
Out of 18,500 applicants, Benjiman was one of only 1,464 to receive a College Match Scholarship. She will attend Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.
According to a spokesperson for QuestBridge, the scholarship, worth over $200,000, includes full tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, and travel expenses.