“No matter what the professional talkers tell you, I never met a Black boy who wanted to fail.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
Begin your journey with us…
Must be Black/African American.
Must be willing to participate in community service activities.
Be a current 8th, 9th, or 10th grade student at the time of your application.
Must be interested in preparing for their future.
Must be interested in developing public speaking and leadership skills.
Fellow Eligibility
Eligibility Notes
Current 7th or 11th grade students can be considered at our discretion.
For the purpose of in-person activities, participants in the following region will have primary consideration: Alexandria, VA
For hybrid participation (in-person/virtual), participants can come from anywhere; we encourage participation from the following regions: Washington, DC; Prince George’s County, MD; Montgomery County, MD; Arlington, VA, Fairfax, VA.
If you are committed to your future and willing to do the work, you are welcome to apply as a Fellow of The Bridge Project. Complete an application below.