Eligibility and Application Process
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Students must be current sophomores in good academic standing at UNC to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate maturity, flexibility, a strong desire to explore new cultures, and a commitment to public service. Previous travel experience is not required.
Students who may be traditionally underrepresented in global engagement are encouraged to apply. This includes (but is not limited to) students of color, first-generation students, students with disabilities, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and students from rural locations.
How Do I Apply?
Applications for the 2025-2026 Bridge Year Fellowship are now CLOSED.
Dates subject to change.
- Oct 9th, 2024: Info Session at the Campus Y from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
- Oct 10th, 2024: Application opens.
- December 16th, 2024: Deadline to submit your online application 11:59pm.
- December 2024: Finalists are notified and participate in an interview round.
- January 2025 Bridge Year Fellows are selected.
- July 12th-19th, 2025: Fellow attends Summer Institute at UNC with the Global Gap Year cohort to learn about global engagement and finish their Bridge Year outline… before embarking on their adventure abroad!
- 2025-2026 Bridge year! At least 6 months of service abroad.
- August 2026: Return to UNC for your junior year and attend a Re-entry retreat with the Global Gap Year cohort.
If you have any questions or concerns about the timeline, please email unccampusyglobal@gmail.com.
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