The UTA Upward Bound Math & Science Center (UBMS) has been funded to serve students from the State of Texas. The overall goal of the UBMS 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.
Students must be located in one of the target high schools:
Program Activities
Academic Year Activities include:
Students must be located in one of the target high schools:
Program Activities
Academic Year Activities include:
Students must be located in one of the target high schools or target area:
Program Activities
Academic Year Activities include:
In order to complete your Upward Bound Math & Science application, you will have to submit ALL listed items below:
All students from Dallas, Local and State Program Initiatives must meet all of the criteria to be eligible for the Upward Bound Math and Science program.
Meet the U.S. Department of Education requirements of low-income and/or first-generation family status. Typically having free or reduced lunch.
In 9th, 10th or 11th grade in the fall/spring of the year of applying.
Student has demonstrated an aptitude to succeed in courses of math and science; (Shown through grades, activities interests & recommendations).
Student plans to attend a college or university and pursue a degree in math, science and/or engineering; i.e. Architect, engineer, doctor, education, etc.
Not meeting state test assessment requirements in math or language arts, did not pass required testing standards in 8th grade (reading), low GPA or other areas of academic need in order to successfully pursue a program of post-secondary education.