TRIO - Upward Bound - Talent Search
Upward Bound and 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 Differences
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Upward Bound |
Educational Talent Search |
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Up to $40 (academic year) and up to $60 per month (summer) stipend and work study opportunities up to $300 |
No stipend. |
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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 |
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Monthly seminars with various subjects, activities, guest speakers or community service |
30 minurtes to one hour meetings per month |
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High school ages up to 19 |
Ages 11 - 27 |
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High Schools: Douglas, South Umpqua, Roseburg, Days Creek Charter |
High Schools: Douglas, Sutherlin, South Umpqua, Winston, Glide, Riddle, Roseburg |
