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Program Abstract

The University of Louisville Upward Bound Program is a federally funded project that has existed on the University of Louisville Belknap Campus for more than 35 years. The program affords the opportunity for its student participants to excel in the standard pre-college curriculum and ultimately during post-secondary educational endeavors. Upward Bound serves high school students from first generation and / or low income families; first generation families are described as those in which neither parent holds a collegiate bachelor degree; low-income families are those that meet the pre-established guidelines as required by the federal government. The goal of the Upward Bound program is to increase the rate at which its student participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. As a part of the program, Upward Bound participants receive assistance in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Currently, there are between 770 and 800 Upward Bound Programs operating throughout the United States.

Application Information

Students who are interested in the Upward Bound Program are invited to apply by printing an application from our web site. Adobe Reader is required to view and print the forms. If you click on the link and get an error message, then, download Adobe Reader and try again. Adobe Reader may be downloaded for FREE by clicking on the Adobe logo button below.

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What's New

The Upward Bound and Youth Toward Excellence Progams are now accepting applications for summer employment during the 2008 Summer Phase Component. Click on the links and be sure to print out both the letter and the application. The letter contains important information related to the application, due dates, and instructions. Adobe Reader is required to open and print these documents. (Adobe Reader is a FREE download.)
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The Program is now accepting applications for academic tutors for the 2007-08 school year. The Upward Bound Program is accepting applications for academic tutors in the areas of Language Arts (English and Reading), Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus), and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Natural).  Applicants will be serving middle and high school students who require assistance in the aforementioned subjects.  Applicants are asked to submit a resume and one (1) letter of recommendation (from an academic instructor or professional reference) that attests to the candidate’s reliability and academic accomplishment.  Applicants should be available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, preferably, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Interested applicants are asked to contact Miss Stacey Thompson or Mr. Colby Combs at (502) 852-6719.  Resumes and letters of recommendation may be delivered to Strickler Hall – Room 205.  Click here to download an application for employment. (You MUST have Adobe Reader to access this file!) Complete the application and return it to 205 Strickler Hall.



The 2007-2008 Upward Bound & YTEP Calendar is now available for download!
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View the Upward Bound 2004 Summer Phase Media Presentation. This was produced by the 2004 Summer Computer Class. Click here! (You MUST have Windows Media Player to view this file!)