Women in STEM

Please read the following information thorougly before submitting your application. Contact David Horton for more information. 

Application process

As a part of the application process for the Summer Bridge program at Radford University you are required to complete the online application form, write a 400-word essay describing your interest in science, mathematics, or information technology and why you would like to attend Summer Bridge, and submit a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or adult leader.

We will award scholarship to students and invite them to join us for this program. Scholarships are based on applications and recommendations, so please be sure to make your case within your application below as to why you should join us for the week. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get a scholarship.

Student essay

The essay should be typed, double spaced, and uploaded to the application materials. You will be able to upload your essay at the end of the online application process. This essay is an important component to the application and scholarship selection process.

Letter of recommendation

You are also required to submit a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher, or adult leader in an organization in which you participate. The letter should include the recommender’s name, phone number, and email address. You will have an opportunity to upload this letter at the end of the online application OR you may mail the recommendation letter to:

David Horton
Radford University
Summer Bridge
P.O. Box 6936
Radford, VA 24142

Complete the online application

Once you have your 400-word essay written and saved to your computer, as well as a recommendation letter, please proceed to the online application.

Scholarships to Summer Bridge are awarded competitively and cover the full cost of the program. Scholarship recipients will receive letters of acceptance after the application deadline. Students who do not receive scholarships and want to participate in Summer Bridge, may have the option of paying $1600, the cost of tuition, room and board, to attend.

Participants are expected to share a room in on-campus housing (double occupancy). Roommates will be assigned.

Participants or participants’ parents/guardians are responsible for transportation to the Radford University campus at the beginning of the program and back home at the conclusion of the program.

For more information about the program contact the Radford University Artis College of Science and Technology at 540-831-5958 or rucsat@radford.edu