The Bridge Scholars Program provides a college life experience at Colorado State University to Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search high school graduates and select Colorado State University freshmen who participate in this eight-week University Summer Session residential program.

The program is designed to:

• Assist students from underrepresented backgrounds to make a successful transition to Colorado State University.
• Increase retention by providing an intensive on-campus "Bridge" experience by providing the Bridge Scholars with a $3000 Bridge Scholarship to cover room & board, tuition & fees, and books and supplies.
• Assist Bridge Scholars focus on increasing their academic skills through group study and supplemental instruction.