Program Description
The Upward Bound program has three major components:
Academic Year Component
Upward Bound members receive the following services during the school year:
- Educational, career, and personal assessments to assist in developing an individual support plan.
- Weekly study sessions with tutors are available to assist with homework.
- Monthly group meetings that provide educational, cultural, and social enrichment.
- College preparation services including academic advising, free SAT and ACT tests, fee waivers for up to three college applications, assistance with college and financial aid applications, and the college selection process. Visits to college campuses are also taken.
Summer Academy
Upward Bound members receive the following services during the six-week summer component:
- Courses in core subjects that strengthen academic skills and abilities during high school. These courses are taught in small classes, which allows for maximum interaction with teachers. Students also receive high school credit upon successful completion of these courses
- Paid internships designed to expose students to their chosen career field.
- A variety of academic, social, and cultural activities planned to expose members to new experiences that enhances self-esteem, provide opportunities for personal growth and development, and build social skills.
- Field trips to other colleges and universities and other places of interest.
- The opportunity to experience college life while living on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.
Summer Bridge Scholarship Program
Seniors who graduate can qualify for a scholarship that includes tuition, books, and room and board at EMU during the summer semester following high school graduation. Students also receive support services during the semester to help ease the transition and bridge the gap from high school to college.
The scholarship is valued at over $2000.00!