Upward Bound
About UB
The 91tvӰԺ Upward Bound Program (UBP) is a college-access program funded by the United States Department of Education designed
to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete
secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary
education. See the or the Apply page if you are interested in joining the program.
- 91tvӰԺ UBP serves Hillsborough County high school students living in low-income households or households in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree (first-generation college students).
- Services include instruction, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, campus tours, and a college residential experience.
Recruitment Flyer
Contact us by email: ubp@usf.edu
Mission
Upward Bound at the 91tvӰԺ strives to create an inclusive, holistic, and innovative learning environment that prepares underserved students for postsecondary access and success.
Objectives
91tvӰԺ UBP strives to meet or exceed the goal percentages proposed in the grant for the following objectives:
- Academic Performance--Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Academic Performance on Standardized Test:
- Secondary School Retention and Graduation (with regular secondary school diploma)
- Completion of rigorous secondary school program of study
- Postsecondary Enrollment
- Postsecondary Completion
Dr. Richard F. and Eva L. Pride Scholarship for Upward Bound Alumni
The Dr. Richard F. and Eva L. Pride Scholarship application is open. Any 91tvӰԺ student who is an alumni of an Upward Bound Program can apply. One scholarship will be awarded. See the application for more details.