The 2025-2026 Michigan Learning Communities (MLC) application to apply for Bridge Scholars Plus will be live through the Michigan Housing Portal on April 2nd. Students admitted to the Summer Bridge Scholars Program will complete the MLC application through the housing application. This includes one short answer to express their interest in joining our community but may include additional short answers if applying to other MLCs.
Students must submit their enrollment deposit before applying to a Michigan Learning Community. The deadline to apply* is Monday, May 12 by 11:59PM EDT. Please contact us if you are interested and the May 12 deadline has passed or if you have any questions at csp-bspinfo@umich.edu.
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BSP Essay Prompt:
BSP partners with optiMize for the Social Innovation Challenge (BSP + optiMize). Participants will meet weekly in CSP 121 to learn to develop a project that creates a positive impact on the world. You have the opportunity to pitch your idea individually or in small groups for a chance to earn funding to support the growth of your project through a 2026 summer fellowship. You do not need to have a project idea in mind to participate in BSP; you will receive support and guidance in developing one.
Please share 1-3 societal challenges you would like to explore as a member of Bridge Scholars Plus through optiMize. Explain why these areas are important to you. There are no right or wrong answers. Examples might include healthcare, mental health, education, racial equity, housing insecurity, civic engagement, environmental justice, etc. (150 to 300 recommended).
*Note that the MLC Application will time out, so we advise writing these essays ahead of time and pasting them into the application.
