Bridge to STEM Application

Apply Here

Overview Icon by UXWING

What is the Bridge to STEM Program?

Bridge to STEM is a new 9-week program offered by Evergreen Valley College in collaboration with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV), created to nurture and support 1st- and 2nd-year community college students on a STEM transfer pathway. The program blends hybrid virtual and in-person sessions to help students explore STEM careers, boost academic skills, and prepare for successful transfer to four-year universities.

Image
""
Program Duration

  • January 14, 2026 to April 15, 2026.
  • Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT.
Image
""

Why Join?

  • Gain early exposure to STEM career pathways and industry connections.
  • Build academic confidence and professional skills through focused workshops.
  • Form a close cohort community and benefit from dedicated mentorship.
  • Access to expert guidance designed for first-generation and underrepresented students, helping to overcome unique transfer and academic challenges.  
  • Develop financial literacy and essential life skills for future success.
     
Image
""

Check List Icon by UXWING.com

Eligibility
  • Must be a 1st- or 2nd-year community college student.
  • Be on a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) transfer track.
  • Intend to apply to a 4-year institution within two years of completing the program.
Image
""

Image
""

Services Icon by UXWING

Benefits
  • Insight into STEM majors, transfer planning, and career opportunities.
  • Guidance and mentorship from STEM professionals and peers.
  • Practical skills in financial literacy and academic success strategies.
  • Access to targeted support for underrepresented and first-generation college students.
  • Hybrid format: virtual and in-person programming for flexibility and support.
     
Image
""

icon8-schedule

Important Dates
  • Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT.
  • Program Duration: January 14, 2026 to April 15, 2026.
  • Sessions: 1.5–2 hours on select Wednesdays and Fridays:
Week 1: Wednesday, January 14
Week 2: Friday, January 23
Week 3: Wednesday, January 28
Week 4: Wednesday, February 4
Week 5: Wednesday, February 18
Week 6: Friday, March 6
Week 7: Wednesday, March 18
Week 8: Friday, April 3
Week 9: Wednesday, April 15


 

Image
""

Phone line icon by UXWING

Contact

For more information or any questions, contact:

  1. Paola at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
     Email: paola@hfsv.org
     
  2. Bryana N. Pérez at First Stop-First Year Experience Coordinator 
    Email: bryana.perez@evc.edu

 

Image
""