GEAR UP Kentucky
**Funding for the current grant cycle has ended. Notification on continuation of funds pending.
GEAR UP Kentucky is designed to help 200,000 disadvantaged children prepare for and gain a pathway to undergraduate collegiate programs. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) will help open doors of undergraduate programs to all low-income students.
GEAR UP Kentucky focuses on five priority areas:
- College Awareness
- Rigorous curricula
- Increased access to college through scholarships
- Engagement of parents
- Student support
GEAR UP Kentucky is located in the following Jefferson County schools:
Follow this link to learn more about these and other Jefferson County schools.
National organizations that support college readiness
GEAR UP information for Mentors
GEAR UP curriculum for Mentors (Word doc)
GEAR UP curriculum Mentee answer sheet (Word doc)
