TRIO/UPWARD BOUND

Support Program for High School Students

ABOUT TRIO-UPWARD BOUND

The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation (GJTF) Upward Bound (UB) program is a year-round support program for high school students who have the desire, drive, ambition, and motivation to complete high school and pursue a college education.

The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation

TRIO

Upward Bound (UB) was the first of the federal TRIO programs to be funded through the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO is a series of programs that has been created to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate, and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life.

While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs like Upward Bound help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

There are currently more than 700 Upward Bound programs serving students throughout the United States. The primary goal of the Upward Bound program is to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary education and enroll and graduate from colleges and universities.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

  • Improve Academic Performance (GPA & Standardized Tests)
  • Encourage High School Retention and Graduation
  • Completion of Rigorous Academic School Programs
  • Post-Secondary Enrollment& Completion
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation

Rich 227 & TF 215 District

  • 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students
  • Students from families meeting the federal income guidelines
  • Students who are potentially first-generation college students
  • Students who have a desire to attend college

SERVICES

RICH 227

RICH 227
  • Academic Tutoring & Advisement
  • Enrichment Activities & Programs
  • Study & Test-Taking Skills
  • Mentoring &Counseling
  • College Visits & Career Exploration
  • Cultural & Social Field Trips and Events

TF District 215

TF District 215
  • Service Learning Projects & Events
  • Test Prep Workshops (SAT/ACT)
  • College Application Workshops
  • Financial Aid Workshops
  • Leadership & Character Development
  • Exciting six-week Summer Enrichment Program (includes a small stipend)
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The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation

Upward Bound Program

GJTF UPWARD BOUND Appication. Click below

Click Below on your school to complete the application. Please make sure you complete the entire application.

Rich 227 Application (Rich North &Rich South)
TFD 215 UB Application (Tf North & TF South)