The purpose of the Upward Bound Program is to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of post-secondary education.
Upward Bound hosts events year-round. Events include tutorials, academies, parent meetings, enrichment excursions, community service, and summer enrichment programs. In fact, tutoring and mentoring for our students is an integral part of the program. They provide the foundation to succeed in passing the college entrance exams (TSI, ACT and SAT).
Our summers are filled with activities as we expose our participants to the world around them. Students visit colleges and universities. Seniors begin their first Summer Session (Bridge) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
- Brownsville Program
- Edinburg Program
- Raymondville - Lyford Program
- Port Isabel - Rio Hondo Program
- Rio Grande City - La Grulla Program
Cameron County Schools
The Upward Bound Brownsville projects serve the students of the following Cameron County schools:- Lopez Early College High School
- Porter Early College High School
- Rivera Early College High School
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Please contact our office to apply for any of the Brownsville area projects.
Hidalgo County Schools
The Upward Bound Edinburg Program serves the students of the following Hidalgo County schools:- Edcouch-Elsa High School
- J. Economedes High School
- Mission High School
Summer Orientation Forms
UB Virtual Camps Forms
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To apply for the Edinburg area program, you can fill and submit this online form.
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Cameron County Schools
The Upward Bound Brownsville projects serve the students of the following Cameron County schools:- Lyford High School
- Raymondville High School
Cameron County Schools
The Upward Bound Point Isabel - Rio Hondo projects serve the students of the following Cameron County schools:- Port Isabel Early College High School
- Rio Hondo High School
Starr County Schools
The Upward Bound Rio Grande City - La Grulla projects serve the students of the following Starr County schools:- Rio Grande City High School
- La Grulla High School