Golden Scholars Bridge Program

• Which collegeGolden Scholars Bridge Program - FIU Scholarships
• Where you liveComplete the Florida Residency Affidavit Form with the required documentation through your my.fiu.edu portal.
• Where you liveGOLDEN SCHOLARS REQUIREMENTS To qualify as a candidate for the Golden Scholars bridge program, applicants must be: First-Generation college students (priority given to Pell Grant-eligible students as determined by the federal FAFSA application) Florida residents (per state residency guidelines) To apply to the Golden Scholars bridge program, students must: Submit a complete FIU Undergraduate Admission application Submit an essay and resume as part of the General Application on AcademicWorks.
• Who can applyApplication only open to current high school seniors 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.
• Who can applyStudents 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.
• Who can applyUpon successful completion of the bridge program, students will participate in the program for all semesters they are enrolled at FIU as undergraduate students. GOLDEN SCHOLARS REQUIREMENTS To qualify as a candidate for the Golden Scholars bridge program, applicants must be: First-Generation college students (priority given to Pell Grant-eligible students as determined by the federal FAFSA application) Florida residents (per state residency guidelines) To apply to the Golden Scholars bridge program, students must: Submit a complete FIU Undergraduate Admission application
• Who can applySubmit an essay and resume as part of the General Application on AcademicWorks. Answer the nine yes/no questions Introduce yourself to the Golden Scholars team by answering two short questions via short answer OR by uploading a 1-2 mintue video or audio file in the Golden Scholars Bridge Program Application on AcademicWorks Submit ACT and SAT scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. NOTE : Complete both the 2026-27 and 2027-28 FAFSA . Complete the 2027-28 FAFSA application as soon as it opens in October.
• Who can applyNOTE : Students are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA website. Complete the Florida Residency Affidavit Form with the required documentation through your my.fiu.edu portal. For further assistance and eligibility questions, email gsbp@fiu.edu. For more information, contact scholarships@fiu.edu or (305) 348-0349. Priority Deadline: November 2, 2026 Final Deadline: December 1, 2026
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1 December 2026

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