The Upward Bound Program provides academic and career counseling to students toward the goals of admission to and graduation from four-year post-secondary institutions. The Upward Bound Program supplements its participants’ secondary school experiences by creating opportunities for students to gain self-esteem by enhancing their academic and social skills.
The Upward Bound Program consists of two components:
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The six-week summer session provides students opportunities to live in University of Maryland residence halls and attend academic classes in the areas of mathematics, science, composition, reading, foreign languages and study skills.
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The academic year sessions provide students further academic instruction, tutoring and counseling as a follow-up to summer activities. Additional services are also available during this time.
The Upward Bound Program is open to students who are entering grades 9 or currently in grade 9, have academic need, and desire to attend college.
Students must attend (or plan to attend) one of the following high schools:
Bladensburg Central High Point Montgomery Blair Northwood
Northwestern Wheaton
All applicants must also satisfy low-income criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education and/or meet potential first generation college student status.
