Summer Graduate Bridge Program

Event Date: May 10, 2024
Hosted By: Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives
Contact Name: Odalys Torres
Contact Email: otorresl@purdue.edu
Priority: No
School or Program: Graduate Program
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Application Deadline: May 10, 2024 Program Dates: July 8 - August 9, 2024 The Bridge program is coordinated by the Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI) in the Purdue University Graduate Office. Graduate Bridge Students receive a summer stipend, partial support for lodging and moving expenses, and enhanced networking and mentoring.

 

BRIDGE | Program Dates: July 8 to August 9, 2024

https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/diversity/programs/bridge/

The Bridge program is coordinated by the Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI) in the Purdue University Graduate Office. 

Benefit: Graduate Bridge Students receive a summer stipend, partial support for lodging and moving expenses, and enhanced networking and mentoring. 

Bridge Student Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizens, Lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee that have been accepted into a Purdue University Graduate program for the Fall 2024 Semester.
  • Applicants who are first-generation, military veterans, Pell Grant recipients, were part of McNair, LSAMP or TRIO program, or have attended a minority-serving institution are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: May 10, 2024

NEW process this year!

Faculty/Schools should nominate students for the Graduate bridge program. https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mN8XJlz246PUtE  

  • The application process must now be initiated by the research mentor. We would appreciate your help in encouraging faculty to nominate their incoming graduate students. For the nomination link please share the Qualtrics link above. Faculty are required to provide a nomination letter.
  • Students are encouraged to contact their research advisor to start the process.

Any logistics questions about the Graduate Bridge Program can be addressed to Odalys in the Graduate Office (otorresl@purdue.edu).