Scholarship Fund for BridgeUSA
Coming Soon!
The Scholarship Fund for BridgeUSA will enable individuals to finance their involvement in any one of the thirteen categories. Priority will be given to individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford participation.
The Scholarship will aim to address airfare, program fees, placement fees, and/or other associated costs. Selected individuals will then be connected to the CAPDL network to choose their specific program across any of the thirteen BridgeUSA categories.
In 2025, organizations are asked to contribute to the Scholarship Fund in lieu of CAPDL membership dues. Investors in the Scholarship Fund for BridgeUSA will be considered CAPDL members for 2025.
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CAPDL will work with allies to promote the Scholarship. Candidates will apply to the Scholarship Fund. Then, a subcommittee of CAPDL members will decide who receives the scholarship(s) based on a shared evaluation metric.
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As part of the relaunch and as a service to the community, contributions to the Scholarship Fund will be collected in lieu of CAPDL membership dues for an initial period. This arrangement is made possible through the generosity of CAPDL member, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The number of scholarships awarded will be determined by the success of these fundraising efforts.
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Organizations and individuals interested in joining CAPDL and contributing to the Scholarship Fund for BridgeUSA can do so via:
ACH / Wire / EFT: Contact CAPDL for wiring instructions.
Credit Card: Contact CAPDL for the payment link. Processing fees may apply.
AIFS Donation Increases Access to BridgeUSA Programs
On October 1, 2025, CAPDL announced a generous gift of $25,000 to the CAPDL Scholarship Fund for BridgeUSA from member the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS).
“We are profoundly grateful to Bill Gertz and AIFS for their extraordinary support of our Scholarship Fund,” said CAPDL Board Chair Carye Duffin. “In a time marked by rising costs and deepening divides, the kind of meaningful, person-to-person engagement fostered by BridgeUSA is not just valuable — it’s essential. The establishment of the Cyril Taylor Scholars within the CAPDL Scholarship Fund is a transformative step forward, empowering us to extend these life-changing experiences to even more young leaders from around the world.”
AIFS, founded in 1964, is an international exchange and cultural exchange organization which offers global programs for 40,000 students annually. “In these challenging times - program advocacy, sharing best practices, and storytelling are key components in our public diplomacy and cultural exchange initiative,” said Bill Gertz, Chairman of AIFS. “However, providing funds for motivated students and young adults to come to America is our top priority. AIFS is pleased donate $25,000 to this cause and work with CAPDL to provide BridgeUSA scholarships to economically challenged students and young adults around the world.”
