Who Can Apply: The Golden Scholars Bridge program is an admissions pathway program for select first-generation college students and Financial Aid Recipients. Priority is given to first-generation students and City of Miami high school seniors however, all high school seniors within the state of Florida are welcome to apply.
Students selected to be Golden Scholars will participate in an intensive six-week on-campus residential summer bridge program that offers academic preparation, individualized advising, and personal attention from faculty and staff. The Golden Scholars Summer Bridge Program covers the cost of on-campus housing, the meal plan, and a book stipend for First Generation and FAFSA eligible students for the six week summer term. Upon successful completion of the bridge program, students will participate in the program for all semesters they are enrolled at FIU as undergraduate students.
- First-Generation college students (priority given to Pell Grant-eligible students as determined by the federal FAFSA application)
- Florida residents (per state residency guidelines)
Submission:
- Submit an essay and resume as part of the General Application on AcademicWorks.
- Submit a complete FIU Undergraduate Admission application and the nine yes/no Golden Scholars Bridge program application questions.
- Answer the nine yes/no questions on the Golden Scholars bridge program application on AcademicWorks
- Submit ACT and SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/22707
