Upward Bound & Educational Talent Search
Free academic support and career assistance is available for middle to high school students to plan and prepare for college. Connect with a close-knit group and establish your support system to help you reach your goals.
Over $600k per year is provided through federal funding to help students develop academic skills, study habits, career plans, and learn how to be successful.
Both Programs Include:
- Academic assistance
- Trips to college campuses and cultural events
- Free tutoring in high school subjects
- SAT/ACT preparation (we pay the fees)
- Career counseling and exploration
- College planning and exploration
- College application assistance (we pay the fees)
- Financial Literacy – FAFSA and scholarship assistance
Upward Bound Program Additional Benefits
If you are a High School Student at Douglas, Roseburg, South Umpqua or Days Creek Charter School, you could qualify for Upward Bound. You receive all the same benefits above, plus:
- Up to $40 per month stipend during the academic year and up to $60 per month during the summer academic program (June and July).
- Paid summer work study opportunities (up to $300).
- Up to 12 free credits (tuition) at UCC for summer term classes (we pay for books and fees in summer,) or fall classes (tuition only,) following graduation from high school.
- Community service and volunteer opportunities.
You can qualify for one of these programs if you are a:
- First-generation college student, low-income
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Program Comparison
Upward Bound |
Educational Talent Search |
| Up to $40 (academic year) and up to $60 per month (summer) stipend and work study opportunities up to $300 | No stipend. |
| 12 paid credits at UCC in summer or fall following graduation from high school | 7 paid credits at UCC in summer or fall following graduation from high school |
| Monthly seminars with various subjects, activities, guest speakers or community service | 30 minurtes to one hour meetings per month |
| High school ages up to 19 | Ages 11 – 27 |
| High Schools: Douglas, South Umpqua, Roseburg, Days Creek Charter | High Schools: Douglas, Sutherlin, South Umpqua, Winston, Glide, Riddle, Roseburg
Middle Schools: Sutherlin, Coffenberry, Riddle, Freemont, Glide College: Returning students |