Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science - TRIO
Go places with us!
At Upward Bound, we’re going places and we want you to join us.
Even though no one in your immediate family has a degree, you can still be the first to go to college. Even though you don’t come from money, you can still have access to experiences that life has to offer.
When you become a member of Upward Bound, you’ll go places that will expand your perspective and broaden your horizons, like eye-opening college tours that give you a view into higher education, on-campus summer programs that give you a real college experience, and mind-expanding career visits and field trips that reveal possible pathways for your life.
With an Upward Bound coordinator by your side, you’ll get focused, personalized attention so your unique needs are met. A mentor who’s a consistent, guiding presence in your life. A sense of community to help you on your journey.
With unwavering support from the Upward Bound team, you’ll get consistent homework help after school every week, preparation for scholarship and college applications when you need it, and ongoing academic support, to keep you on the path to college. When you get good grades, you’ll earn monthly cash awards. And if you’re interested in math or science, you may be on the way to an exciting future in a career that’s in demand.
When you enroll in Upward Bound, you’re bound for college and beyond. Wherever it is that YOU choose to go, we’ll be right there with you.
Upward Bound. Go places with us.
About Us
Thank you for your interest in the University of Wyoming’s Upward Bound/Upward Bound
Math Science Program!
Upward Bound is a grant-funded program from the U.S. Department of Education. The
purpose of our program is to prepare students to graduate from high school and college.
All eligible students should apply. Students who are accepted must participate in
weekly sessions and mandatory summer sessions throughout high school.
Students must meet certain federal guidelines such as income and first-generation
verification to qualify. Students must attend high school in the following locations:
- Albany County (Laramie area)
- Fremont County
- Laramie County (Cheyenne/Burns area)
- Natrona & Converse County
- Lovell, WY
The application process involves students and parents/guardians completing the form
below, as well as a letter of recommendation and an official report card. Finalists
and their parents/guardians will be contacted by their local coordinator and can assist
in any further paperwork or application completion. There are a limited number of
available spaces for Upward Bound, so it is important that your completed application
be submitted as soon as possible.
Please know that Upward Bound enforces the United States Department of Education guidelines
to ensure confidentiality and to strictly guard your family's private information.
The information you provide is required for eligibility reasons.
Once you request an application, your local coordinator will contact you to provide
their contact information and a link to fill out the application.
Any questions may be directed to your local coordinator or our Project Director, Felicia
Killworth, at felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu or ub@uwyo.edu.
Sincerely,
Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science, Wyoming
Eligibility
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are federal TRIO programs administered through the US Department of Education. We assist eligible student in preparing for successful entry into college. Program services are provided at no cost to eligible families and eligibility is limited to students who are:
- In grades 9-12 (students must have completed 8th grade)
- Income eligible AND/OR a potential first generation college student (neither parent has earned a four-year college degree)
- You are a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or can verify your intent to become a Permanent Resident
- You intend to pursue a four year college degree
Summer Program
Experience College Life First-Hand!
Hosted on the University of Wyoming campus, the six-week summer program introduces students to a large university climate while preparing them for the rigor of college-level academics. Students are awarded the opportunity to live in the dorms, eat at Washakie dining hall, work out at Half Acre gym, and attend seminars and lectures in college classrooms.
Present a Research Project at Symposium
Students will complete a research project as the main component of the summer academic program to be presented at the Research Symposium held on July 3rd. The culmination of this effort will be a "science fair" style symposium on the program's final day, during which students will present their findings to program staff, parents/guardians, and their peers. Further details will be communicated during mentorships and English/Literature classes.
Learn More About the Summer Program
Program participants enroll in English, literature, science, math, foreign language, and college prep classes. In addition, students enroll in a science-based mentorship course that helps them develop research and communication skills.
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science are pleased to be able to offer the entire summer program at no cost to program participants.
This includes:
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Books
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Supplies
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UW student feeds
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Room and Board at UWYO
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Activities
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Stipends
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science summer participant staff undergo a week-long training covering healthy communication practices, mental health concerns, healthy relationships, minors on campus policies, Title IX, CPR/First-aid, and recognizing/reporting child abuse.
To be eligible for the summer program, students must be eligible for and enrolled in the University of Wyoming Upward Bound or Upward Bound Math Science Program.
If a student is enrolled in UB/UBMS, then, as long as the student will be enrolled in high school the semester after the summer program, they are eligible for the summer program. This means the student will be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in September.
If you are a senior this year and have completed at least one previous summer program, then you are eligible for the Bridge Scholarship. Please contact your local coordinator to learn more about the Bridge Scholarship and how to apply, or email ub@uwyo.edu.
The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Summer Program will be held in Laramie, WY from May 31st - July 3rd, 2026.
Summer program applications will be available soon! If you are interested in applying to be a student participant, ask your coordinator for an application.
If you are a current college student and are interested in being residential or academic staff for the summer program, email UB@uwyo.edu for more information.
UB and UBMS are 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education at $584,880 (UB) and $367,774 (UBMS) annually, and are sponsored by the University of Wyoming.
