TRiO Upward Bound - Math and Science

The Upward Bound Math and Science Project at Palo Alto College is a free program for East Central High School students who are interested in STEM careers! UBMS provides up to 60 students per year with academic instruction, tutoring and advising; information on financial aid programs; assistance in completing financial aid applications; financial literacy; and support for applying for college enrollment. Participants will be provided support for their diverse academic and non-cognitive needs to ensure that they persist, succeed, and graduate from high school completing a rigorous secondary school program of study, enroll in college, and graduate with a college degree.

Program benefits include:

Opportunity to conduct research with faculty who are mathematicians and scientists in the field
Strengthen math and science skills
Guidance through the college enrollment process
Academic instruction in English, Science, Math, Foreign Language
Dual Credit enrollment assistance
College and career exploration

To be eligible to join:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Be an East Central High School student in grades 9-12
First generation college student and meet federal income guidelines

The program is funded through the United States Department of Education.

TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science Application

TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science Interest Form

Recommendations

TRiO Upward Bound - Science Teacher Recommendation

TRiO Upward Bound - Math Teacher Recommendation

TRiO Upward Bound - Counselor Recommendation

TRiO Upward Bound - Student Recommendation

Contact Information:

Location:
Ozuna Library and Learning Center (OZU 132)

Phone:
210-486-3180

Dafney Bell
Project Director

Leah Badillo
Senior Advisor