Bridges Scholar Program

What is the Bridges Scholar Program?

The goal of the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program is to provide structured activities to prepare a diverse cohort of research-oriented students to transfer from community college to a Four-year institution and complete a baccalaureate degree in disciplines related to the biomedical sciences.

Why Become a Bridges Scholar?

  • $12,000 per year of financial support for participation in specified activities and academically progressing towards transfer
  • Assistance with transfer applications
  • Guest speakers
  • Undergraduate research opportunities at CSUSM
  • A summer research program
  • Opportunities to participate in activities designed to foster ties to the scientific community keep

Bridges Scholar Program Materials:

Questions?  Please contact Beth Pearson (Site Coordinator for Bridges to the Baccalaureate Grant, and Professor of Biology)  bpearson@palomar.edu