Upward Bound Math & Science

Upward Bound Math & Science

Year Program started: 1991

Max. Participants/Year: 67

Application Deadline: rolling admission

Program Timeframe: year-round (6-week summer program)

Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Internship/fellowship, Mentoring, Research

Program Attributes: Meals provided, Housing provided, Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (high school freshman or sophomore), area of residence (target high schools), disadvantaged status (low-income, potential first-generation college bound students), GPA/academic standing (usually upper half of class), must have interest in college and STEM-related career

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biochemistry, biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), biophysics, biotechnology, education, pre-engineering, engineering, engineering (biomed), genetics, pre-medicine, physics, psychology, science (biomed), science (computer, mathematical), science (environmental health), science (social, behavioral), science (health), statistics/biometrics/biostatistics