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Upward Bound

Engage & educate disadvantaged students with REAL college experiences!Upward Bound

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
July, 2010

Goals

  • To empower and educate students to attend college
  • To provide college level courses for students in Math & English
  • To give disadvantaged students the opportunity to live at USC
  • To help students successfully complete high school

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Overview

The University of Southern California Upward Bound's goal is to prepare first-generation, low-income, high school students to attend a post-secondary institution. UB is specifically geared to assist students to establish strong academic foundations and knowledge of resources needed to apply to college. UB provides students with individualized, step-by-step support throughout high school and the college application process. 

The summer residential program is the most influential component of UB services. During the program, students have the opportunity to live on USC campus and attend classes. Participants take courses in Science, Math, and Writing. Students also participate in cultural, educational, and recreational field trips that provide exposure. The program empowers students by giving the opportunity to experience college life and begin to see it as a viable option. This opportunity is provided free of cost to all participants.

How will the 50K be Used?

Budget Notes: Budget will not cover staff salaries or costs. One-hundred percent of grant will cover student programming and supplies.
$ 15,000 Three college courses
$ 14,000 Meals and housing
$ 8,000 Educational & cultural activities and daytrips
$ 6,000 Books and classroom materials
$ 3,000 Recognition banquet
$ 2,000 Incentives for students
$ 2,000 Program supplies
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