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Leadership Awards Banquet

What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a free college preparatory program for high school students funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete high school and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.

Eligibility Criteria

U.S. citizen
Freshman or sophomore student
Meets low-income guidelines established by the federal government
Potential first generation college graduate (neither parent completed a 4-year college degree)
Demonstrates a need for academic support with a grade point average not less than 2.0
Must attend Thomas Jefferson High School

Program Services

After-school individual and group tutorials in college preparatory courses that include: Math, Science, Foreign Language, Composition, Literature, Study Skills
Standardized test preparation: STAARS, PSAT, SAT/ACT
Six-week summer session on the campus of University of Texas at Dallas - UTD
Academic, personal and career counseling
Assistance with college admission and financial aid applications
College & university tours
Cultural activities and field trips
Leadership training workshops
Social skills development
Monthly stipends for attendance