What is Upward Bound?
The GateWay Community College Upward Bound program was founded in 1999 and is one of the TRIO programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Program offerings include academic, personal, and social support to high school students through their entrance into college. We currently partner with Camelback and North high schools in Phoenix.
Requirements
Eligibility
This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and follows its eligibility requirements. This program is free to dedicated high school students who meet the following criteria:
- Students from North or Camelback High Schools recruited as freshmen or sophomores.
- Must be a first generation college student (parent/guardian has not attained a four-year college degree), or meet low income requirements (defined by the federal government standards).
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Be a student in need of academic support in high school and have the potential for academic success in college.
- Be between the ages of 13-19.
Program Benefits
Once accepted into this program, you will receive benefits including:
- Individual advisement sessions to create a personalized success plan.
- After school tutoring and enrichment sessions twice a week at the high school.
- Career exploration and personal enrichment workshops.
- Financial aid and scholarship information.
- Participation in cultural, social, and career-oriented field trips.
- Assistance in improving academic skills through classes in math, science, English, and foreign language during the six-week summer program on campus.
- Assistance with college entrance requirements.
- Earn stipends during the academic year ($40 month) and summer program ($60).