Upward Bound Math & Science .:

Applications

The Program

The UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center has been funded to serve students from the State of Texas. The overall goal of the program is to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math & science for participating students. As well as to ensure aspiring and well deserving students are encouraged and do excel to be successful in pursuing post-secondary degrees in math and science.

Please be aware that the program consists of two components: Academic Year Component beginning in September - provides academic instruction and tutorials for all participants. Individualized attention is given to each participant to aid in academic improvement and personal development.

Summer Residential Component beginning 2nd week of June - provides a unique opportunity for each participant to receive academic instruction in most subjects including labs and hands-on experiences for a balanced curriculum. Other program services include a mentoring program, cultural and enrichment activities, workshops and seminars.

Each participant is expected to participate through graduation in the program. All services are free and geared to provide motivation, academic and social skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education in the fields of Math, Science and Engineering.

Eligibility

In order to participate, participants must meet the following requirements to be eligible.

Be a U. S. Citizen
Be in a family that meets the federal low-income guidelines, and/or be from a family in which neither the parent/guardian has completed a 4-year degree.

How To Apply

NOTE: In order to complete your application you will have to submit ALL items listed below along with:

Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of Tax information for Parent/Guardian
Copy of Academic information (most recent report card, transcript, test scores)
Copy of Permanent Resident Card, if applicable

The UBMS program is comprised of two different projects; please download the New Participant Letter as noted:

Students located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area consisting of the schools: Grady Spruce, Grand Prairie, Granbury, Ennis and Venus High Schools: DOWNLOAD THE NEW PARTICIPANT LETTER.

Students located in Central, South, West Texas regions and other areas consisting of the schools: Fort Stockton, George West, Mathis, Presidio, Waco, Waco University High Schools and Others: DOWNLOAD THE NEW PARTICIPANT LETTER.

2008 APPLICATION MATERIALS [use the links below]:

Send a completed application and need assesment packet to:
UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center
P. O. Box 19356
Arlington, Texas 76019