A Pre-Freshman Bridge Summer Science Program at Morehouse College was designed to develop an advanced level of scientific literacy among pre-freshmen science majors with the goal of increasing the number of graduates who enter graduate school in pursuit of research careers. This innovative summer program incorporated a unique combination of proven components that increases success, builds academic skills, exposes students to the scientific method and research methodology, as well as promotes an enhanced interest in the pursuit of careers in science and research. In this six-week summer experience students participate in scientific literacy building, applied mathematics, guided inquiry laboratories in materials science, scientific field trips, as well as personal and professional development.