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Kilgore College Upward Bound Program
Upward Bound (UB) provides support for income-eligible and first-generation high school students in preparation for college entry. The goal of UB is to increase the rate that participants complete high school, and that enroll in and graduate from college. KC UB serves Kilgore HS, Longview HS, and Pine Tree HS. We serve 50 students total per year.
We provide a number of services, including academic and personal counseling, assistance with college searches and application/admissions processes, academic study skills, and more. We have a variety of programming each year, including a 6-week summer academic program, college campus visits, cultural experiences, and volunteer opportunities.
We’re looking for students to join our program beginning in Fall 2024! Our focus right now is on 9th grade students, but we can also consider 10th and 11th graders. At this time, we cannot accept any 12th grade students. One of our goals for this year is to increase the number of students we serve at LHS.
Qualifications for Upward Bound:
United States citizen or Permanent Resident
High school student at Kilgore, Longview, or Pine Tree High School
Between ages 13 to 19
First-generation (neither parent/guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree)
Income-eligible per federal standards (based on most recent tax year)
Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.00 scale (must maintain to remain in program)
The 2024-25 application can be completed online. A complete application requires both the student application and a parent application:
Student App: https://botform.compansol.com/230943977318871
Parent App: https://botform.compansol.com/231063616405145
Jarvis Christian University Upward Bound
Program Description
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Types of Projects
Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
Carla Mott, Director of Program
Address: 80 Private Road 7631, Hawkins, TX 75765
Phone: (903) 730-4890
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