British Petroleum (BP) Bridge Program 2025/26

Omran Aburayya
May 9
2 min read

If you're an aspiring engineer preparing to enter college in Fall 2025, the BP Bridge Program 2025 offers a unique opportunity to gain industry insights, mentorship, and financial support. This fully funded initiative by British Petroleum (BP) is designed to bridge the gap between high school and university, equipping students with the skills and experiences necessary for success in engineering and the energy sector.

📝 Programme Summary

Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Host Organization: British Petroleum (BP)
Study Level: Incoming college freshmen
Target Group: Recent high school graduates entering university in Fall 2025
Fields of Focus: Engineering disciplines (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Instrument and Control, Mechanical, Operations and Projects, Petroleum/Reservoir, Subsea, and other engineering fields)
Award Value:
- $5,000 scholarship upon completion of the in-person program
- Transferable skills development workshops
- Experiential learning modules
- Professional mentorship from BP professionals
- Introduction to the global energy industry
Duration: July 29 – August 1, 2025 (in-person program), followed by monthly mentorship calls from September 2025 to May 2026
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Eligible To: Students entering university in Fall 2025, pursuing engineering majors

🌍 Program Overview

The BP Bridge Program is a prestigious scholarship and mentorship initiative aimed at supporting future engineers in their transition from high school to university. The program combines financial aid, industry insight, and mentorship to prepare students for success in college and the energy sector. Participants will engage in a four-day in-person program in Houston, Texas, where they will receive hands-on training, attend workshops, and network with industry professionals. Following the in-person program, scholars will participate in monthly professional development and mentorship calls from September 2025 to May 2026.

📚 Eligible Engineering Programs

Electrical
Chemical
Environmental
Industrial/Instrument & Control
Mechanical
Operations & Projects
Petroleum
Reservoir
Subsea
Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics)

🎁 Program Benefits

$5,000 scholarship awarded upon completion of the in-person program
Transferable skills development workshops
Experiential learning modules
Professional mentorship from BP professionals
Introduction to the global energy industry.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a US citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Be a graduating high-school senior and have been accepted already into a four-year university degree program
Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the 2024-2025 academic year and must remain enrolled through the entire 2024-25 academic year
Be pursuing an engineering major
Be able to attend the in-person program in Houston, Texas, from July 29 to August 1, 2025

📝 Application Procedure

To apply:

Complete the application form by May 31, 2025.
After submission, candidates will receive a link via email to complete a HireVue on-demand interview.
Selected applicants will be notified by June 4, 2025.
Scholars must confirm their participation and acceptance of the award by June 8, 2025.
Confirmed 2025 Bridge Scholars will join a virtual orientation session on July 9, 2025.
Scholars must attend the in-person Bridge Program from July 29 to August 1, 2025, in Houston, TX.
Students are awarded a $5,000 scholarship post in-person program participation.
Following the in-person program, scholars begin monthly professional development and mentorship calls from September 2025 to May 2026.