Upward Bound is Building A Better You!
The purpose of the Upward Bound Program is to generate, in low-income and first generation
high school students, the academic strength, skills, and motivation required to ensure
their success in postsecondary education. The program is designed to better prepare
selected students to enter and complete a postsecondary educational program after
the completion of high school.
Overview
and Washington parishes, offers classes in mathematics, English, science, study skills,
and foreign language and provides the opportunity to receive college credit in freshman
English, Math and science courses. The program also addresses additional needs of
the students by offering non-academic services (i.e., financial aid assistance, personal
and career counseling, and ACT/SAT testing information).
Students participating in Upward Bound must attend 16 Saturday sessions at the University,
throughout the academic school year, and a six-week summer residential program. During
the Upward Bound summer residential program, students live on campus at Southeastern
Louisiana University and attend academic and cultural classes designed to provide
educational and cultural experiences.
Requirements
- Attend 16 Saturday sessions at the University throughout the academic school year
- Attend a six-week summer residential program
- Live on campus at Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy during the Upward Bound summer
residential program - Attend academic and cultural classes designed to provide educational and cultural
experiences.
Who Should Apply?
- Students who are currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade.
- Students whose family’s taxable income is no more than 150 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines - Students whose parents have not graduated from a 4-year college or university (first
generation college students) - Students who meet either or both of the above criteria will be selected for participation
in the program based on their individual interests, needs, ability to benefit from
the program, and availability of positions in the program
Math Science Upward Bound
The Southeastern Louisiana University’s Upward Bound Math & Science Center is a federally
funded TRIO program designed to prepare eligible high school students for successful
admission into and completion of post-secondary degree programs that will lead to
careers in mathematics and/or science.This program assists students in the development
of critical thinking, scientific, and analytical skills. Students will be given the
opportunity to work in various laboratory environments, will be given hands-on computer experience and will be provided the opportunity to
receive college credit in freshman math and science courses.
Who should apply?
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Students who are currently enrolled in 9th or 10th grade
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Students who meet either or both of the following criteria
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Students whose family’s taxable income is no more than 150 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines -
Students whose parents have not graduated from a 4-year college or university (first
generation college students) -
Attending one of the following schools:
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St. Helena and Washington Parish schools: Franklinton, Pine, Mt. Hermon or St. Helena
Central high -
Tangipahoa Parish schools: Amite, Hammond, Independence, Kentwood, Loranger, Pontchtoula
or Sumner high. -
At least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least a 2.0 GPA in math and science classes is
preferred, but not required.
The Math-Science Upward bound Program has both an academic year component during selected
Saturdays (see current calendar) and a six-week summer residential component. Please click on the links below to view
the curriculum and activities for each component.
General Information for UB/MSUB Students & Parents
Math Science Upward Bound Nomination Form
*WIll not be used for 2020-2021 Program year due to COVID-19.*
Students must include the Nomination Form with their application materials to be completed
by a math or science teacher.
Why Choose Upward Bound?
