To apply to participate in the program, applicants and their parents should complete the following steps:
- Complete the Student and Parent portion of the Participant Application. Please visit http://umbc.edu/go/699, where you will be prompted to enter the name, email address, and phone numbers of the student and the parent/guardian who will be completing the application. The application will then be routed to the student and the parent/guardian via e-mail. Please check that you have entered the correct e-mail address. If you complete the pre-form, but do not receive an application, please contact us at upbound@umbc.edu pr 410-455-2700.
- Request that your guidance counselor complete recommendation forms.
- Complete the BCPS Release of Information Form
To facilitate review of your application, please send a copy of any current grades, transcript, and test scores to upbound@umbc.edu with the student’s name in the subject line.
Once all parts of the application are received, a member of the Upward Bound staff will contact you to conduct a phone or online interview.
Do you have any questions about the application process? Please feel free to contact us. We can be reached by phone (410)455-2700 or by email.
For more information on income eligibility, please visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ope/trio/federal-trio-programs-current-year-low-income-levels