Welcome to Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally funded non-profit program that provides college preparation to low-income, first-generation high school students attending specific target schools in the Greater Houston Area. For over 30 years, the UHD Upward Bound Program has served hundreds of students, remaining dedicated to increasing college enrollment and the attainment of post-secondary degrees or certificates. There is no cost to participate in our program; all of the services and benefits listed below are provided to our participants completely free of charge.
Services and Benefits incude:
- Standardized Test Prep
- ACT/SAT Prep
- Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Academic Advising
- College Campus Tours (In State and Out-of-State)
- Cultural Enrichment Field Trips
- Six Week Summer Program
- Summer Bridge Program
- Career Exploration Opportunities
- Senior Signing Day/ Awards Banquet
- Stipends (Students will recieve cash stipends based on their attendance and active participation in the program!)
