Project Description – EduBridge AI We are building EduBridge AI, a web-based AI platform designed to help first-generation and low-income international students find realistic scholarship and university opportunities in the United States. The platform should function as an AI-powered study-abroad advisor that: Collects structured student profile data (GPA, country, income level, language level, intended major, etc.). Matches students with universities and scholarships based on eligibility criteria. Provides personalized recommendations and step-by-step application roadmaps. Explains admissions, financial aid, and visa processes in simple language. Offers guidance on language preparation, cost estimation, work eligibility, and life preparation. Core Functional Requirements User authentication (student accounts) Student profile intake form Scholarship and university database AI-powered matching and recommendation engine Conversational AI chat interface Dashboard showing: Recommended universities Recommended scholarships Estimated cost breakdown Action steps timeline Technical Overview (MVP) Frontend: Next.js (React-based web app) Backend: API routes for AI processing OpenAI API integration for: Profile analysis Recommendation explanation Conversational guidance Database: Structured database of universities and scholarships Student profile storage Hosting: Vercel or similar cloud platform