We help U.S. based international students from countries
impacted by war through scholarships, mentorship and
connections to job opportunities
Our Mission
Provide international talent from countries disrupted and troubled by geopolitical crises, wars and natural disasters with opportunities to continue quality education in the US and become leaders, innovators, and guardians of a brighter and more peaceful future.
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There are ~2,000 Ukrainian International Students
(high school, undergrad & graduate) studying in the U.S.
~100,000 Ukrainian Refugees are being given temporary status in the U.S.
Out of them, estimated ~8,000 prospective students who are of high-school / college age. They will need to be oriented and placed into U.S. schools and colleges
Their lives and educational plans have been disrupted by war...
We can help them get their sense of security back!
Students in Need Can Receive:
Scholarships
Ways to Help
As a volunteer or donor you can get involved and help make a difference in the lives of students in need.
Volunteer to help current or future students navigate educational and/or professional landscapes and get to their destination more effectively.Ā Work directly with a student to feel the impact!
Offer a summer internship position, a 'gig' (e.g., translation, analysis, research) or an on-going part-time engagement. Every hour of work helps students support themselves!
Our Results to Date
Since our inception in April 2022, our team has been working tirelessly to help identify students in need, understand their needs and match them with opportunities that would enable them to reinstate their security and continue their education.
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We are proud, that with the help of our sponsors and partners, we have been able to help many students and lay the BRIDGE for them into the future they planned for during the difficult time. We have provided:
60+
Merit Scholarships
granted to the most hard working students who exhibit high potential based on their accomplishments and vision to make the world a better place after their graduation. The scholarship grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on merit and need and covered urgent tuition payments for fall 2022 semester.
30+
Emergency Grants
covering emergency educational expenses such as room & board, books, uniform, urgent fees that students could not cover due to disruption of their financial sources. The grants ranged from $200 to $1,000 depending on the need and urgency.
400+
Mentoring Hours
covering different types of needs and questions – from psychological support, legal support, business networking, educational counseling and just simple friendly conversations to provide personal advice.
20+
Jobs/Internships
placements made through Bridge4Students connections and those of their partners and sponsors. Five students were employed by Bridge4Students as summer interns
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+ Other Help
such as access to unique training resources (Wall Street Prep license, Consulting & Finance Training resources through our partners), database of other scholarship opportunities, facilitating connection with schools and other organizations