Upward Bound
Upward Bound
Scholars Academy
Scholars Academy
The TRIO Upward Bound program is a rigorous educational intervention initiative that equips students for higher education. It offers program services at both Collinsville High School and the SIUE campus, with options for in-person and remote participation. The TRIO Programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and all program services are free of charge to the participants.
The TRIO Upward Bound program is a rigorous educational intervention initiative that equips students for higher education. It offers program services at both Collinsville High School and the SIUE campus, with options for in-person and remote participation. The TRIO Programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and all program services are free of charge to the participants.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Collinsville High School students served must have at least a 3.0 GPA and come from families with incomes at 150% or less of the federal poverty level and/or in which neither parent graduated from college.
Collinsville High School students served must have at least a 3.0 GPA and come from families with incomes at 150% or less of the federal poverty level and/or in which neither parent graduated from college.
April
April
Scholar of the Month
Caylee Duke
Caylee Duke
Grade: 9
C.H.S Clubs/ Involvement: UBSA, Childhood Cancer Awareness
Favorite Quote: "The measure of love is to love without measure." - Saint Augustin
Hobbies: Reading and Crocheting
College Interests: SIUE, Lindenwood, and Princeton
Major: Nursing
March
March
Scholar of the Month
Samuel (Sam) Hibbard
Samuel (Sam) Hibbard
Class of 2025
February
February
Scholar of the Month
Emmelie Pacheco
Class of 2025
December / January
December / January
Scholar of the Month
Angela (Eli) Velasquez
Class of 2025
November
November
Scholar of the Month
Gregory (Greg) Wicks
Class of 2025
October
October
Scholar of the Month
Conner (CJ) Tegtmeier
Class of 2026
September
September
Scholar of the Month
Aiden Montgomery
Class of 2026