Application

Upward Bound Classic

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

  • Motivated 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade students attending or planning to attend Christiana High School, Glasgow High School, Newark High School, or William Penn High School who have an interest in college.

    • Students must live in our target school districts: Colonial or Christina. *A student residing in the Christina or Colonial school districts that participate in school choice to attend a non-feeder high school is still eligible for the program.

  • First-Generation College Students and/or Low-Income Students

  • Students with a 2.5 GPA or higher

  • Commitment to participating in the program through High School


Upward Bound Classic accepts applications on a rolling basis.

A completed application must consist of the following items:

  1. Income verification

      • Copy of parent’s/guardian’s signed Tax Form 1040 and W2 or verification from governmental source

  2. 100 word essay answering the following questions: (Please attach a separate sheet if needed)

      • Why are you interested in TRIO programs?

      • What are your future goals?

      • How can a TRIO program help you reach those goals?

  3. Needs Assessment

  4. Parent Assessment

  5. A copy of your most recent report card, DCAS and official transcript

      • Cumulative GPA must be reported

  6. Two (2) completed recommendation forms

      • For Upward Bound Classic: One completed by a guidance counselor and the second by a teacher

Email, Mail, or fax your completed application to:

Upward Bound Classic Program

Delaware Technical Community College, Room E408

300 North Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone 302.657.5120 | Fax 302.657.5119

george-ubc@dtcc.edu