About

The Upward Bound Math and Science Program is committed to increasing high school graduation rates and to increasing competency in challenging subject matters in order to encourage more students to pursue programs that lead to rewarding careers in the fields of math and science.

This program is sponsored by a grant through the U.S. Department of Education. The focus of this program is to identify and select eligible students who meet income guidelines and are first-generation high school students. Eligible students must show a high interest and involvement in the math and science fields at the secondary school level to be considered for selection. Students are offered the opportunity to experience college life, enhance talents and skills related to their interests in math and science, and prepare for post-secondary education: THE SKY'S THE LIMIT!

Program Objectives

To increase the number of first-generation and economically disadvantaged high school students enrolling in institutions of higher education to:

• Achieve substantial math, science, and computer literacy skills
• Declare math, science, computer science, or engineering as a major when enrolling in the college of their choice
• Receive bachelor degrees in math, science, computer science, or engineering
• Enter career fields requiring substantial high level preparation in math, science, computer science, or engineering