Application Hub

Find your place at BRIDGES

BRIDGES unites and inspires young people to become confident and courageous leaders committed to community transformation. This page is your one-stop shop for all applications and forms for our programs.

Bridge Builders Program Applications

Summer & Year-Round Leadership

  • Get ready for an awesome journey if you're in grades 7-12!
  • We kick off with a cool 5-day summer leadership camp.
  • You'll make friends and grow as a leader all year long.

Year-Round Commitment

  • Complete 1 Community Action, 1 Elective, and 1 Training credit each semester.
  • During fall and spring, earn credits by doing stuff you love.
  • You need 6 credits by April 2024. Join as many fun activities as you want!

Learn More about Bridge Builders Summer Leadership Conference

Collaborate Applications for 2025-2026 school year are open!

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2025

Contact recruitment@bridgesusa.org if you have any questions about summer conference for 2025-26 programming year.

Youth Councils and Boards

Discover youth leadership opportunities across Memphis. Some require you to be or become a Bridge Builder, but others are open to all local youth.

Click here to learn more

Click here to apply now

AmeriCorps Member Application

Bridges partners with AmeriCorps to provide paid service opportunities to young adults committed to making a difference. The BRIDGES AmeriCorps Team is seeking innovative young adults committed to developing youth leaders. Click below to learn about benefits and responsibilities.

7th - 8th Grade Summer AmeriCorps Conference Facilitator

9th - 10th Grade Summer AmeriCorps Conference Facilitator

11th - 12th Grade Summer AmeriCorps Conference Facilitator

11th-12th Grade Summer AmeriCorps Resdient Advisor

Apply Here

Scholarships

Find your place at BRIDGES and apply for the scholarship opportunities below:

Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program

Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Nike HBCU Scholarship

Every student counts.

Young people are born with creativity and passion to lead. BRIDGES has worked with thousands of students to unlock that potential and activate new generations of leaders across Memphis.

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*Data from 2022-2023

3,877

Total youth
participated

35

Schools and youth-serving organizations

18

Zip Codes
Represented

4 of 5

students said
their leadership skills improved