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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is proud to present the Bridges Program, which was founded 40 years ago by Black ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who wanted a Miami degree to be more accessible to ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs and to ensure that their experiences here would be rewarding. The Bridges Program is an engaging experience that provides an inside look at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to prospective first-generation ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs or ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with demonstrated financial need, allowing them to engage with our current ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs, faculty, and staff.

Scholarship Information

Students who complete the Bridges Program, apply to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, are accepted, and enroll on the Oxford campus for fall 2026 will be eligible to receive the Bridges Program scholarship. Last year, Bridges scholarship values ranged from $2,500 to $5,000 annually. Students can "stack" this scholarship with other Miami awards, which means multiple scholarships can be used for ºÚÁÏÉçÇø expenses. In fact, most Bridges participants receive multiple awards, for total values ranging from half to full tuition.

Learn More with Our FAQs

Students should choose one session to attend (to be declared on the application). Round-trip transportation will be provided from select cities, and airports for the sessions below.

• Session 1: Oct. 26-27 (Akron and Columbus)
• Session 2: Nov. 2-3 (Chillicothe, Cincinnati, and Toledo)
• Session 3: Nov. 9-10 (Cleveland and Dayton)
• Session 4: Nov. 16-17 (Out-of-state via Cincinnati and Dayton airports)

Attend the virtual information session on Sept. 10 to learn more about the program and the application process.

Students accepted to the Bridges Program usually meet the following application criteria:

• High school ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs graduating in 2026
• Minimum of 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or top 25% of graduating class
• Rigorous curriculum
• Demonstrated leadership/co-curricular involvement
• Test scores (PLAN, ACT, SAT, PSAT) are NOT required

For additional information about the application process, Bridges Program Scholarships, Transportation, and more, please visit the Application FAQs.