WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

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

      • Students must live in our feeder districts: Colonial, Red Clay or Christina

  • First Generation College Students and/or Low Income Students

  • Students with a 2.5 GPA or higher

  • Students interested in a field of Math or Science (STEM Careers)

  • Commitment to participating in the program through High School

Upward Bound Math & Science 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

Student Application

Please send the recommendation forms below to your Counselor and Teacher as soon as possible.