Program Information
Program Dates
The Bridge Scholars Program (BSP) begins on Monday, July 15th, 2024 and ends on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
BSP is a six-week summer bridge program.
Be-advised: The first four weeks of the program will be remote (Monday, July 15, 2024 - Friday, August 9, 2024)
Be-advised: The last two weeks of the program will be in-person (Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024)
Program Benefits
Credit Accumulation: Scholars will earn one full academic credit during the summer that will be applied toward their degree completion.
Earned Stipend: Each scholar will receive $2500 for participating in the program upon completion of the online portion of the program.
Introduction to Sheridan Center Resources: The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning offers the following academic support and leadership opportunities: Academic Tutoring for STEM and Language Courses, The Writing Center, Problem Solving Fellows, Writing Fellows, and more.
Community Building: Community-building opportunities with peers, upper-class mentors, faculty, staff and administrators through workshops, small group discussions, off campus excursions, and social activities.
Early Familiarity with Campus Resources: Scholars will gain early exposure to campus facilities, resources, and support services, which will assist with navigating college life effectively.
Skill Development: BSP focuses on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, research, and time management, which will contribute to scholars’' overall academic growth.
Supportive College Classroom Experience: Early direct engagement with the scholarly rigor of Brown University in a cohort based setting led by supportive faculty and staff.
Program Cost: Tuition, insurance, fees, housing, and meals are all fully covered by the Bridge Scholars Program.
What to Expect
Academic Preparation:
Introduction to college-level coursework and expectations.
Skill-building workshops to enhance study skills and time management.
Orientation to Campus Life:
Familiarization with campus facilities, resources, and support services.
Guidance on navigating college systems, such as registration, academic advising, and professor office hours.
Introduction to campus culture and community.
Cohort Building:
Opportunities to connect with fellow students in the program.
Group activities and team-building exercises.
Mentorship or peer support to build a sense of community.
Social Integration:
Social event collaboration with other pre-orientation programs to promote community building outside of the cohort
Information on extracurricular activities and clubs.
Discussions about the college experience, hidden curriculum, and expectations.
Original Logo Design
Artist: Laurie Tamayo '25
Going into this logo design, I knew I wanted to intertwine themes of education and human-to-human connection, emphasizing the dependence of the former on the latter for a student’s success. From this, the idea of placing conversing figures atop a book was borne; behind them, the tree is meant to represent the growth that will be fostered through interactive, collaborative learning. Each element relies on another— none can exist without all. The Bridge Scholars Program is about access, empowerment, about community. To successfully broaden opportunities to a meaningful education across lines of race, class, creed, and on, we hope to build an environment that is welcoming and encouraging to the youth who join us.
Recorded Info Session on 01/25/2024:
2024-01-25 Bridge Scholars Program Info Session.movContact
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