Summer Scholars Bridge Academy

 

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Application Requirements and Checklist
This is a competitive, fast-paced summer bridge program. In order to maintain standards and ensure student success, there are requirements that must be met and followed in order for your application to be considered. Please see the requirements below:
DEADLINE:  April 20th, 2025 at 11:59PM
Requirements and Expectations:
  • Applicants must be accepted and attending the University of New Mexico for the Fall 2025 Term
  • Applicants must reside on campus during the program and adhere to housing and AASS guidelines. 
  • Applicants must attend the New Student Orientation on June 6-7. This session may be full at the time of your application. Please sign up for an open session and our office will coordinate with NSO to get you moved to the correct session. Students will be permitted to attend the May 30-31 session if they have registered for it.
    • Submit proof of enrollment in an orientation session (screenshot of confirmation email acceptable).
  • Must complete a 400-word interest essay which must answer the following questions:    
  • What are your education and career goals?
  • What has been your educational experience been thus far?
  • What does attending the University of New Mexico mean to you?
  • Why are you interested in this Summer Bridge Academy?
  • What are your expectations from this program?
  • How will you use this program to achieve your educational and career goals?
  • Why do you think involvement in African American Student Services is important?          
  • A scholarship will be awarded to students who successfully complete their 3 credit Summer 2025 Africana Studies course with a grade of B or higher, 3 Credit Hour Fall 2025 First Year Experience Course and 1 Credit Hour Fall 2025 HHMI Mentoring Black Excellence Course.
  • African American Student Services will cover the cost of program materials, meals,  and housing during the summer dates of the program. 
  • Partial travel expenses may be reimbursed for eligible out-of-state participants.
  • Applicants will be expected to meet with Academy Staff for four consecutive semesters upon the completion of the program.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Please call to verify that your application was received.

505.277.3095