Upward Bound
Our Background and Mission
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides academic support to first generation low-income high school students who have a desire to attend college. The Upward Bound Program has been at Marshall University for over 50 years. The mission of the Upward Bound Program is to generate in its participants the necessary skills and motivation to successfully complete a high school education and pursue and successfully complete a post secondary education.
Eligibility Information
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Be a first-generation college-bound student whose parent(s)/guardian(s) did not graduate from a four-year college or university and/or meet financial eligibility guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, or have an academic need
- Attend either Huntington, Lincoln County, Tolsia, or Wayne High Schools
- Have the desire to pursue postsecondary education beyond high school
High Schools Served
We are happy to serve the following high schools:
- Huntington High School
- Lincoln County High School
- Tolsia High School
- Wayne High School
Academic Year Services Provided
- Academic, career and life counseling
- Access to the college preparatory program ONTRACK Plus
- ACT and SAT prep classes
- ACT and SAT waivers
- Assistance choosing classes
- Career readiness workshops
- College readiness workshops
- College tours
- Community service projects
- FAFSA workshops
- Financial literacy workshops
- Free classes through Arizona State University
- Free MU online classes
- In-person and online tutoring services
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Leadership conferences
- Mock ACT and SAT tests
- Program specific scholarships
- Scholarship workshops
- STEAM workshops
- Stipend checks
Summer Program Services Provided
- Academic classes: math, science, foreign language, and literature class
- ACT prep class
- College readiness workshops
- College tours
- Elective classes: performing arts, STEAM, nutrition, mental and physical fitness
- Free classes through Arizona State University
- Free MU online classes
- Reality-check financial aid workshop
- Residential stay on Marshall University’s campus
- Work-study positions
General Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Upward Bound at Marshall University helps students reach higher academically and personally by preparing them for success in college and beyond. In addition to academic support, participants can earn stipends and qualify for exclusive Upward Bound scholarships that reward dedication and achievement. These scholarships help reduce the financial burden of higher education and recognize the hard work students put into reaching their goals.