Bridge to Dreams Summer Program ( 8 Consecutive Weeks)

Applications are now close

This virtual program pairs Virginia high school seniors with graduate student mentors who support them as they explore their educational options, apply for college, seek scholarships, and develop their own personal and professional networks. This program runs from July to mid-August.

Program Benefits:

Program completion can serve as a student’s resume builder
Networking opportunities with graduate students from a prestigious university
Introduction to the Dream Project’s annual mentoring and scholarship programs
$150 stipend per mentee to support associated costs with college applications

Qualifications to become A Mentee:

Must be enrolled in a Virginia High school as an upcoming Junior or Senior
Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Identify as an immigrant whose immigration status creates a barrier

Fall-Spring Mentoring Program (CTE Track)

We will open applications here soon:

Mentees are students who:

Will be seniors at a Virginia high school in fall 2026, or recent graduates
Demonstrate a strong desire to attend CTE program (pursue a career certificate program or an Associate of Applied Science/Arts) after graduation: and
Face challenges in accessing higher education due to immigration status

We pair Virginia high school seniors or recent graduates with mentors who support them as they explore their educational options, apply to a higher education institution, seek scholarships, and develop their own personal and professional networks.

College Track Mentoring Program

Apply here to be a mentee:

Apply here to be a mentor:

We are currently accepting applications for mentors and mentees. We pair Virginia high school seniors with mentors who support them as they explore their educational options, apply for college, seek scholarships, and develop their own personal and professional networks.

Application Deadline:
August 5th, 2026

Program Dates:
Start: September 1st, 2026
End: March 13th, 2026

Mentees are students who:

Will be seniors at a Virginia high school in fall 2026
Demonstrate a strong desire to attend college to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; and
Face challenges in accessing higher education due to immigration status

Apply

Bridge to Dreams Summer Program ( 8 Consecutive Weeks)

Applications are now close

Program Benefits:

Program completion can serve as a student’s resume builder

Networking opportunities with graduate students from a prestigious university

Introduction to the Dream Project’s annual mentoring and scholarship programs

$150 stipend per mentee to support associated costs with college applications

Qualifications to become A Mentee:

Must be enrolled in a Virginia High school as an upcoming Junior or Senior

Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Identify as an immigrant whose immigration status creates a barrier

Fall-Spring Mentoring Program (CTE Track)

We will open applications here soon:

Mentees are students who:

Will be seniors at a Virginia high school in fall 2026, or recent graduates

Demonstrate a strong desire to attend CTE program (pursue a career certificate program or an Associate of Applied Science/Arts) after graduation: and

Face challenges in accessing higher education due to immigration status

We pair Virginia high school seniors or recent graduates with mentors who support them as they explore their educational options, apply to a higher education institution, seek scholarships, and develop their own personal and professional networks.

College Track Mentoring Program

Apply here to be a mentee:

Apply here to be a mentee:

Apply here to be a mentor:

Apply here to be a mentor:

Mentees are students who:

Will be seniors at a Virginia high school in fall 2026

Demonstrate a strong desire to attend college to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; and

Face challenges in accessing higher education due to immigration status