*The deadline for Class of 2029 is January 6th, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date!
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence, also known as PEOPLE, started in 1999 with 66 high school students from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PEOPLE has grown to over 1300 students in the pipeline ranging from 8th graders to college seniors. Our program has two separate units — one for precollege high school students and one for college scholars. Together, our vision is to be the premier college access program for student success. PEOPLE is the UW’s most successful venture in creating such opportunities and improving campus diversity.
The Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) programs prepare high school students who are low-income and first-generation college students to enter and successfully complete college. The programs work with students, their parent(s)/guardian(s), and their school to help develop self-confidence, self-discipline, and the responsible nature needed to build a strong foundation for high school, college, and life.
These programs offer specialized classes, tutorials, college placement assistance, career development labs, academic and personal counseling, and social/cultural activities and trips. Students are recruited from the Milwaukee area during their eighth grade year (UB) and ninth grade year (UBMS).
Milwaukee’s landscape often presents youth with a steep uphill climb to graduate from high school and obtain any type of post-secondary education. Through Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee’s Graduation Plus (Grad Plus) programming, we aim to provide support and mentorship to help our members obtain college access, and continue life-long learning.
Annually, Grad Plus serves over 800 high school and college students. Our case management approach allows staff to build meaningful relationships with Club members to ensure they receive the individualized support they need. Types of services and programming include: college tours, academic advising, college applications, ACT prep, scholarships, career planning, resume assistance, leadership skills, financial aid planning.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Precollege Scholarship Program
The Precollege Scholarship Program allows students eligible for free or reduced-price meals from across the state to experience college life on a college campus while they are attending middle and high school.