Bridge to STEM Application
Overview
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.
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Program Duration
- January 14, 2026 to April 15, 2026.
- Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT.
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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.
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Eligibility
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.
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Benefits
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.
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Important Dates
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 |
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Contact
Contact
For more information or any questions, contact:
- Paola at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Email: paola@hfsv.org
- Bryana N. Pérez at First Stop-First Year Experience Coordinator
Email: bryana.perez@evc.edu
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