The University of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Public Schools announced on June 20 the launch of a new program to help the city’s strongest students attend college right in Bridgeport.
The scholarship will take the form of capping tuition to $7,000 for commuter students and $12,500 for students who elect to live on campus. According to announcement this program is designed to alleviate some of the frustration that stems from the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid application process which has proven error prone and frustrating for many low-income families.
“We are deeply committed to investing in our local community and fostering the next generation of life-long learners,” shared University of Bridgeport President Danielle Wilken. “By partnering with Bridgeport Public Schools, we aim to provide more students with the resources and support they need to pursue higher education,” she said. “This scholarship is not just an investment in individual futures but also in the future of our community as a whole.”
“I’m thrilled to know that University of Bridgeport is offering a renewable four-year scholarship to Bridgeport’s 2024 high school graduates,” said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. “Providing quality education to Bridgeport students is always high on our list of priorities in this City, and because of this, we’re grateful for the support University of Bridgeport is now offering to our graduates for the upcoming academic year.” Ganim continued, “I’m certain this will inspire local students and help them understand that higher education is obtainable with the financial assistance provided through the Universit
