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Program Description:
2025 NHSEMP Freshman Bridge is an 8-week summer program for traditional, incoming University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa first-year students interested in majoring in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. The following are encouraged to apply:
Strong interest in / connection to Hawaiian culture, values, and relationship to STEM
Minimal STEM research experience, but highly motivated to learn
Program Dates: June 23-August 14, 2025
NHSEMP Freshman Bridge Website and Application: go.hawaii.edu/kg5
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Faculty-driven STEM research experience (approx. 15-20 hours/week) in on-campus laboratories
Weekly NHSEMP ʻOi Ka Naʻauao Spotlight Series (professional development, cultural engagement, guest speakers)
Site visits to STEM industry and culturally significant locations
Hawaiian Studies 107 courses for required college credit
Design and deliver a formal research presentation for the annual NHSEMP Summer Symposium (August 2025)
PROGRAM BENEFITS
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Gain research experience, laboratory skills, communication, and team work through faculty-driven STEM research
Earn required UH Mānoa course credits
Receive meal points for UH Mānoa on-campus lunch (M-F) throughout the duration of the program
Learn to navigate the UH System and get a step ahead toward your first semester at UH Mānoa
Explore the connection between STEM and Hawaiʻi's culture
Earn an educational stipend upon successful completion of the program
Expand your network and community of STEM peers, mentors, faculty, and industry!
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
Spaces are available for traditional incoming, UH Mānoa first-year students interested in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). The following are encouraged to apply:
Strong interest in / connection to Hawaiian culture, values, and relationship to STEM
Minimal STEM research experience, but highly motivated to learn
HOW DO I APPLY?
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete and submit your 2025 Freshman Bridge Application packet by April 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM (HST)
The supplementary documents listed below must be submitted by:
Uploading directly into the electronic Freshman Bridge application form
NOTE: Letter(s) of Recommendation must be submitted directly from your references.
Cover Letter - a format guideline is provided in the Freshman Bridge application form.
Resume - please be sure to include the following information in your resume:
i. Work, volunteer, or research experience
ii. Laboratory, computer, technical, or other relevant skills
iii. Community service, extracurricular activities, or related hobbies you participate in
iv. Honors, awards, and scholarships
High School Transcripts and current courses for the SP 2025 semester - unofficial copies are allowed.
Letter of Recommendation, One (1) - from teachers, counselors, coaches, supervisors; submitted directly to nhsemp@hawaii.edu
CLICK HERE to access the "Freshman Bridge Contact Info for References" form
Fill out this form to provide teacher/counselor contact information. NHSEMP staff will directly contact the reference(s) you provide.
NOTE: this is a separate form from the Application - please submit this form as soon as possible to provide your references enough time to complete their letters.
Optional: Test Scores, SAT or ACT - unofficial copies are allowed.
** You cannot save your Application Form once you have begun.
** You may edit your application submission up until the deadline of April 21, 2025.
Link to 2025 Freshman Bridge Application: go.hawaii.edu/Yk8
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
Contact NHSEMP UH Mānoa at nhsemp@hawaii.edu with Subject Header: "Question - 2025 Freshman Bridge Program"
Please allow 24-72 business hours for a response.
NHSEMP Freshman Bridge is sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Hawaiʻi Pacific Foundation, and National Science Foundation-IOA LSAMP grants.
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