Upward Bound Program is a federally funded designed
to help first generation/low income high school students
to prepare for higher education. Participants receive
instruction in literature, composition, reading,
mathematics, and science on college campuses during the
fall, spring, and summer.
About 50,000 high school students are currently
served by 579 projects. The ultimate goal/purpose is
to assist high school students in their schoolwork and
prepare them to enroll and successfully complete a
post-secondary education. Since its inception in 1973,
the program has a high rate of its participants
enrolling and graduating with a college degree.
THE TARGET AUDIENCE
Participants (rising freshman through tenth grades)
will be recruited from the four (4) high schools
(Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, Barnwell High, Blackville-Hilda
High, and Denmark-Olar High) located in Bamberg and
Barnwell Counties.
All participants must meet the program criteria for
acceptance and must be willing to participate fully in
the activities and follow the guidelines of the program.
ACTIVITIES
Program activities
include classroom instruction, individual and small
group counseling, seminars, financial aid and college
admission workshops, career fairs and cultural
enrichment experiences.
FALL AND SPRING ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The Fall and Spring
Academic Sessions consist of tutoring sessions held on
the campus of Voorhees College on Saturdays from
8:30 am until 3:00 pm. Each participant enjoys a
balanced meal and recreation, as well as receives a
stipend at the end of each tutoring session.
Transportation is provided for participants to and
from the campus. Additional tutorials are available at
Voorhees College every Monday through Thursday from 3:00
pm until 8:00 pm.
SUMMER COMPONENT
The Summer phase is
considered the most important aspect of Upward Bound.
Orientation to college life, intensive basic skills
instruction, tutorials, counseling and cultural
activities are offered for six (6) weeks during the
Summer Component. All participants are required to live
on campus in college housing to experience what college
life will be like.
BRIDGE COMPONENT
The Bridge
Component runs parallel with the Summer
component. Participants are recent high school
graduates who have completed the requirements of the
regular Upward Bound Program.
This component offers
college level work and experiences to these individuals
before enrolling in a program of higher learning, thus
serving as an encouraging “bridge” between the high
school and college life.
