Scholarships and Financial Aid
Upward Bound Math & Science provides scholarships and financial aid resources to participants of the program. Scholarships are available year-round.
Phone: 817-272-2636
Fax: 817-272-2616
Email: ubms@uta.edu
Upward Bound Math & Science Center
Our mission is to inspire, prepare and support students with special interests and talents in mathematics or science for admission into post-secondary education and potential careers in the fields of mathematics, science, and/or engineering.
UBMS Programs
The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Education to conduct an Upward Bound Math & Science Program. The UT Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center (UBMS) provides to the eligible students the assistance necessary to strengthen their math and science education and assist them in demonstrating competencies in the subject areas required for graduation and success in STEM. The objectives of the program are designed to meet the specific needs of each participant. Assistance to the students is provided through the continual academic year activities and the academically intensive six week summer residential component on the UT Arlington campus.
Students located in various locations of Texas will have access to the Local, Dallas, or State programs with similar eligibility criteria.
Preparing for College
We provide resources to help your family navigate the many options for higher education and career training that are available.
Parent & Guardian Information
The UTA Upward Bound Math & Science Center realize that parental and guardian support is essential in making the program successful for their student to achieve their goals of completing a post-secondary degree in math & science. Their participation in the program will enable support for their child in realizing their potential.
Upward Bound Math & Science Resources
Interested in the program? Need to update your participation? We got you covered!
Request Information
This form is for students interested in joining the Upward Bound Math & Science Center (UBMS) - Dallas, Local and State programs in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th. Those who are rising 9th (8th grade) can complete the form to be considered first at the beginning of the next school year. UBMS is a FREE federally funded college-prep program focusing on students interested in the STEM field.
Complete Request Information FormParticipant Update Form
Already part of the program? Complete this form with your new information.
Complete the Participant FormAbsence Form
Already a part of the Upward Bound Math & Science and need to inform of absence at activities? Click below and complete the required information and submit to the program. Note: If you are attending a program activity and need an absence form for school, email ubms@uta.edu
Absence FormFee Waiver Request Form
Eligible Upward Bound students can complete this form for college application fee waiver assistance.
Complete Fee Waiver Request FormStudents First. Excellence Always.
Connect with UTA Admissions
UTA prepares students for their successful future. Learn about special counselor-only events. Network with UTA professionals. Counselors can also schedule appointments with admissions representatives to learn about priority dates and scholarship deadlines.