Upward Bound Program

Congratulations UBP Senior Class of 2025

Our Mission
The mission of Upward Bound is to generate in program participants who are socially and economically underrepresented in higher education the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. The program will achieve its mission by:
- Developing and implementing a range of services to enhance targeted areas high school students' aspirations and preparation for academic success
- Challenging students to develop analytical thinking skills to instill the importance and value of education through a rigorous academic program
- Encouraging students to seek learning for enjoyment and
information - Expanding students intellectual, cultural, and social growth
- Contributing to students' development of a positive self-image
- Familiarizing students with college selection, admission requirements, and financial aid process
- Assisting students with career exploration and provide an engaging opportunity to help participants achieve their career goals
- Improving financial and economic literacy of participants and students parents
Upward Bound Math & Science Program
Welcome to Upward Bound at ºÚÁÏÍø's (Research Foundation), where we are dedicated to serving a diverse group of high school students with a shared mission. Our program is tailored for those from potential first-generation college students, including low-income families, as well as high school students whose parents do not hold a bachelor's degree. We also focus on nurturing the talents of low-income, first-generation students who are gearing up for postsecondary education and need academic support.
At Upward Bound, our comprehensive services aim to equip participants with the fundamental tools needed for successful college entrance. We provide invaluable opportunities for students to thrive in their pre-college performance, setting the stage for their higher education pursuits. Additionally, as part of ºÚÁÏÍø's (Research Foundation) Math and Science Program, we are committed to strengthening the math and science skills of our students. Our ultimate goal is to empower them to recognize and harness their full potential in these subjects, inspiring them to embark on postsecondary journeys in the math and science fields and build rewarding careers in these professions.

Upward Bound History
1964
Economic Opportunity
Act established Upward
Bound as a response to
the administration's War
on Poverty.
1965
Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act.
1968
Student Support
Services (originally
Special Services for
Disadvantaged
Students) authorized by
Higher Education
Amendments, third in
a series of educational
opportunity programs.
Late 1960's
Term "TRIO" coined to describe these federal programsTerm "TRIO" coined to describe these federal programs.
1972
Educational Opportunity
Centers added as fourth
TRIO program through
Higher Education
Amendments.
1976
Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs authorized by EducationAmendments.
1986
Ronald E. McNair Post
baccalaureate
Achievement Program added as sixth program.
1990
Upward Bound
Math/Science program
created by the Department.
1998
TRIO Dissemination
Partnership program
authorized by Higher
Education Amendments.
2001
Omnibus Consolidated
Appropriations Act
amended Student
Support Services to
allow Grant Aid for Pell
Grant recipients