Student Support

2024-25 Bridging the Gap Scholarship

Application will open Spring 2025.

The University of Louisville’s (UofL) Black Faculty/Staff Association (BFSA) “Bridging the Gap” Scholarship was created to fund a student’s personal participation in an academic initiative, activity, program or a student’s completion of a degree. One undergraduate and one graduate/professional student will be selected that display an understanding and appreciation of BFSA’s mission.

  • Eligibility - The Bridging the Gap scholarship is available to degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the University of Louisville in good standing during the term of application. Students must have financial need to be eligible to receive funds. All students applying for university scholarships must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  • Award - One undergraduate student and one graduate student will each be awarded $500. The award will be posted in the Summer or Fall semester, at the discretion of the student. All awards are posted to a student's account and processed through Financial Aid. If the student has an outstanding balance, the scholarship may be applied to such an outstanding balance first and (if applicable) the remainder will be available to the student. If you are currently receiving financial aid, please be aware that receiving this scholarship may affect your financial aid award. Any unpaid balance on the student's university account will be deducted from any monies awarded from the Bridging the Gap scholarship.
  • Application - The application requires an essay question, resume, and letter of recommendation.


Past Winners


2024 Scholarship Winners

  • Anne Emongo (undergraduate)
  • Leonda Richardson (graduate)


2023 Scholarship Winners

  • Taniyah Phipps (undergraduate)
  • Deme Wharton (graduate)


2022 Scholarship Winners

  • India Murphy (undergraduate)
  • Jimmi Porter (graduate)


2020 Scholarship Winners

  • Lily Jordan (undergraduate)
  • Richard Wilson (graduate)


2019 Scholarship Winners

  • Aisha Wilson (undergraduate)
  • Mutuyat Ade-Salu (graduate)

 

Additional Resources

Student Resources

Student Success Center

Cultural Center Student Success

African American Alumni Council

Pan-African Studies Department