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:
Income verification
Copy of parent’s/guardian’s signed Tax Form 1040 and W2 or verification from governmental source
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?
Needs Assessment
Parent Assessment
A copy of your most recent report card, DCAS and official transcript
Cumulative GPA must be reported
Two (2) completed recommendation forms
Please send the recommendation forms below to your Counselor and Teacher as soon as possible.