Summer Bridge 2023 Application Instructions
Summer Bridge applications are now open!
Please read the following information thorougly before submitting your 2024 Summer Bridge application.
Please contact David Horton at rhorton@radford.edu for more information.
Application process
As a part of the application process for the Summer Bridge program at Radford University you are required to complete the online application form, write a 400-word essay describing your interest in science, mathematics, or information technology and why you would like to attend Summer Bridge, and submit a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or adult leader.
This event will take place July 14 - 19, 2024. We will award scholarship to students and invite them to join us for this program. Our goal is to have all scholarships awarded in April 2024, dependent on the completion of partnership agreements with our sponsors. Scholarships are based on applications and recommendations, so please be sure to make your case within your application below as to why you should join us for the week.
We plan our first review of the applications on February 21, 2024. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get a scholarship.
Student essay
The essay should be typed, double spaced, and uploaded to the application materials. You will be able to upload your essay at the end of the online application process. This essay is an important component to the application and scholarship selection process.
Letter of recommendation
You are also required to submit a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, or adult leader in an organization in which you participate. The letter should include the recommender’s name, phone number, and email address. You will have an opportunity to upload this letter at the end of the online application OR you may mail the recommendation letter to:
David Horton
Radford University
Summer Bridge
P.O. Box 6936
Radford, VA 24142
Complete the online application
Once you have your 400-word essay written and saved to your computer, as well as a recommendation letter, please proceed to the online application.