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Upward Bound

Upward Bound participants pose in downtown Waco

Upward Bound

Upward Bound is an innovative program aimed at closing the gap and increasing the academic achievement levels of underserved first generation college students. The program is designed to enable students to not only succeed in high school but also in post-secondary education and beyond.

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This program assists students to increase college and career readiness through preparing academically, college planning, and financial aid planning.

Contact Us

Tammy Horner

Tammy Horner
Upward Bound, Project Director
(254) 297-1127

Participating Upward Bound Schools:

UB CLV

  • Connally High
  • La Vega High

UB Waco

  • Waco High
  • University High

UB Killeen

  • Killeen High
  • Pathways Academic Campus
  • Richard Milburn Academy
Upward Bound participants on Times Square
Upward Bound participants stand in front of water fountain
Upward Bound participants stand in front of Shepherd's Heart food pantry
Upward Bound participants pose together in front of large water fountain