Bridge to Success (BTS)

Bridge to Success (BTS), housed under the Community & Student Success program, is an initiative designed to support historically underserved high school graduates in achieving their higher education goals. This program offers academically prepared students the opportunity to attend Campbellsville University at no cost for the duration of their chosen degree program.

BTS is committed to providing students with the resources, guidance, and community they need to succeed both academically and personally, fostering a pathway to success and empowerment. With the support of faculty, staff, and mentorship, students in the program are equipped to thrive in their college experience and beyond.

 

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Community & Student Success Consists of the Following Offices: 

Bridge to Success Scholars Center for Global Engagement Counseling Center First-Generation Scholars Program

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Bridge to Success Scholarship:

The Campbellsville University Bridge to Success (BTS) program provides an educational path for disenfranchised high school graduates who seek a Christian education.   

Bridge to Success Offers a Four-Year Scholarship to Historically Underserved High School Graduates.

To be eligible for the Bridge to Success program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Applicant must be a U.S. (United States) Citizen.
  2. Applicants must apply for admission to Campbellsville University.
  3. Applicants must be referred to by a partnering institution, high school counselor, or service provider.
  4. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.00 or higher [Certificate-seeking students]
  5. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 GPA or higher [associate or bachelor's degree-seeking students].
  6. Applicant must demonstrate a desire for community involvement, and a desire to pursue higher education.
  7. Applicants must have a financial need due to demographic, socioeconomic, and institutional characteristics that qualify the applicant as disenfranchised.
  8. Applicants must complete the FAFSA and have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of negative 1500 to zero.
  9. Applicants must be under twenty (20) years old at the time of enrollment to the university.
  10. Applicant must be willing to attend a scholarship interview with the Office of Community and Student Success for consideration of scholarship award.

Application dates are December 1st through February 1st for the upcoming academic year [Note: applications will be deemed incomplete without the required documentation].

 

The BTS application for the 2025-2026 academic year is currently closed. 

Endorsement by a Guidance Counselor, Teacher, or Principal is Required

Reach out to our Success Coach, Wanda Washington, via email wewashington@campbellsville.edu or phone (270) 789-5128

 

Wanda Washington

“I am passionate about helping students succeed and am a people person who enjoys the camaraderie of others and encourages them to find their smiles!"

Wanda Washington, Success Coach  Bridge to Success & Community HouseEmail: wewashington@campbellsville.eduOffice Phone: (270) 789-5128Location: Main Campus