The 2026-2027 application for the Bridge Scholars Plus living-learning community can be found here. For your reference, you can view the application questions below. The deadline to apply is TBD.
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BSP Essay Prompt:
CSP 121 is a lecture and lab-based course that introduces students to the theory and practice of social innovation as a tool for building more just, equitable, and sustainable communities. In partnership with optiMize, students will explore how people, power, and systems shape social problems — and how thoughtful, community-centered interventions can create meaningful change. Ultimately, this course teaches students how to move from caring about an issue to building a realistic, equity-centered approach to addressing it.
Essay guidelines:
- Please identify and discuss one to three societal challenges you are interested in exploring as a participant in Bridge Scholars Plus.
- Explain why this matters to you and/or to society more broadly. You may, but are not required to include, relevant cited sources, data, or other supporting information in your response.
There are no right or wrong responses. You may choose to write about societal challenges such as healthcare, education, financial literacy, or environmental justice—but these are only examples. We welcome you to explore any issue that feels meaningful to you. The suggested word count is 150-300 words.
Note: We are more interested in your authentic thoughts and reflections than responses generated by AI tools.
Here are considerations for how you can ethically use GenAI in your application process:
- GenAI tools may be used to search for guidance and suggestions on the application process.
- GenAI tools may be used to assist with the revision and editing of your original response drafts.
- GenAI tools, like Grammarly, may be used to review grammar and spelling of your application responses.
Unethical use of GenAI in your application process would include:
- Use of GenAI tools to outline, substantively draft, or write the content of your application essay, including copying and pasting language generated by GenAI tools.
- Use of AI tools to generate or replace your unique voice and style as a sole author of your essay.
If you have any questions, please reach out to csp-bspinfo@umich.edu
