The Bridge Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate award designed to support academically gifted but financially disadvantaged students enrolled in public universities in Nigeria. The program covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and provides mentorship and career support, continuing until graduation and into early career transition.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be fully enrolled in any accredited public university in Nigeria.
- Demonstrable financial need.
- A strong commitment to complete the degree (e.g. not planning to drop out).
- Minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0.
- Evidence of integrity, perseverance, and community service involvement or leadership roles.
Required Application Documents
- Valid photo ID (e.g. NIN, Voter’s Card)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 500‑word personal statement describing adversity faced and how you overcame it or persevered.
- University admission letter / JAMB admission confirmation
- JAMB and WAEC/NECO results (for Year 1 students only).
- Academic transcript (for students in Year 2 and above)
- Letter from Head of Department confirming your academic standing
- Two signed recommendation letters (approx. one page each)
- Proof of leadership or participation in relevant activities
- Ensure all documents are merged into a single PDF, named clearly (e.g. Firstname_Lastname) and in the stated order.
Application Timeline
- Application period: Opens 1 August 2025, closes 12 September 2025 at 11:59 PM WAT.
- Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Benefits & Support
- Full coverage of tuition and living-related expenses.
- Mentorship, leadership development, and coaching.
- Career support and transitional assistance post-graduation to ease entry into professional life.
How to Apply
- Access the official application portal—typically a Google Form—via the Bridge Scholarship website (often listed as thebridgescholarships.com).
- Complete the form, upload your merged PDF, submit before 12 September 2025.
- For inquiries, email: [email protected] or consult the webpage FAQs.
Tips for Strong Applications
- Start early: Prepare documents well in advance, especially reference letters and your personal story.
- Tell a compelling narrative: Your personal statement should clearly reflect hardship and how you’ve managed it.
- Highlight leadership and impact: Even small community or campus contributions matter.
- Follow instructions carefully: Mistakes in formatting or missing files can disqualify your submission.
- Proofread everything: Recommendation letters, CV, and statement should be clear and error-free.
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Hello,
Thank you very much for shortlisting me for the Bridge Scholarship. I truly appreciate the opportunity.
I sincerely apologize for my late response. I only just saw the message due to limited access — I currently use only a PC for my communications and do not have a mobile phone, so I unfortunately missed the time picker deadline.
I understand and respect the deadlines involved, but I wanted to reach out to ask if there is any possibility of still being considered or rescheduled. I am genuinely very interested in the program and fully committed if given the chance.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Kind regards,
Destiny Johnson