What is Upward Bound Programs
Upward Bound Programs is a federally-funded program that helps high-school students gain academic skills and motivation to continue their education beyond high school. At Penn State, Upward Bound Programs includes the Upward Bound, Upward Bound Migrant and Upward Bound Math and Science grants, serving over 250 students each year from six target high schools - Hazleton, Mifflin County, Mount Union, Newport, Reading, and Steelton-Highspire.