Current Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-PhD Bridge students may request emergency financial assistance from the Bridge Truss Fund by submitting the form below.

Eligibility and Policies for Applications:

  • Applicants must be current Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-PhD Bridge students. PhD students should first exhaust all emergency financial assistance available from their home institution before submitting an application to the Bridge Truss Fund.

  • Applicants must not have received financial assistance from the Bridge Truss Fund within 6 months prior to submitting a request.

  • While we endeavor to grant requests in full, awards are subject to Board review based on the nature of the request and the availability of funds.

*Exceptions require Board approval.