Upward Bound is a federally funded program aimed to improve the graduation rates of high school students and increase the number of graduates who continue with post-secondary education. Upward Bound program primarily serves low-income families with students who are the first-generation to attend college.
Academic Year
Students enrolled in the Upward Bound program during the acadamic year will receive tutorial sessions, educational/recreational & cultural events, group activities, exploration of post-secondary education opportunities & visits to campuses, financial aid application assistance, and may participate in the six-week summer program on the UAF campus.
Summer Program
The Upward Bound program conducts a six-week academic camp on the UAF campus during the summer. The summer program emphasizes academic development for students from eligible schools and strengthens opportunities for enrollment in post-secondary education programs. The experience helps UB students become familiar with the UAF campus, residence life, the type and level of services provided, and, places a strong emphasis on academics.
Participating Schools
Schools with Upward Bound programs are listed below. If you attend one of the schools below and meet the other qualifications we encourage you to apply!
- Bethel Regional High School
- Brevig Mission High School
- Chevak School
- Chief Paul Memorial School – Kipnuk
- Haines High School
- Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat – Quinhagak
- Mount Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) – Sitka
- North Pole High School (Upward Bound Math Science)
- Seward High School
- Shishmaref School
- Wrangell High School