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¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ is proud to present the Bridges Program, which was founded 40 years ago by Black ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs who wanted a Miami degree to be more accessible to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs and to ensure that their experiences here would be rewarding. The Bridges Program is an engaging experience that provides an inside look at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ to prospective first-generation ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs or ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs with demonstrated financial need, allowing them to engage with our current ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, faculty, and staff. View more information on Miami’s Website for the Bridges Program.

Students accepted to the Bridges Program usually meet the following application criteria:

• High school ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs graduating in 2026
• Minimum of 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or top 25% of graduating class
• Rigorous curriculum
• Demonstrated leadership/co-curricular involvement
• Test scores (PLAN, ACT, SAT, PSAT) are NOT required

For additional information about the application process, Bridges Program Scholarships, Transportation, and more, please visit the Application FAQs.

After you successfully complete the Bridges Program, your record is updated, and the fee for your admission application is automatically waived. When you apply to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-Oxford, you will need to select the Bridges Program fee waiver option on Miami's member questions on the admission application.

Students who complete the Bridges Program, apply to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, are accepted, and enroll on the Oxford campus for fall the following year will be eligible to receive the Bridges Program scholarship. Last year, Bridges scholarship values ranged from $2,500 to $5,000 annually. Students can "stack" this scholarship with other Miami awards, which means multiple scholarships can be used for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ expenses. In fact, most Bridges participants receive multiple awards, for total values ranging from half to full tuition. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years if you maintain a 2.50 GPA at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ.