Upward Bound Math & Science

Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) is a year-round pre-college program for 9-12 grade students to help them realize their potential to excel in math & science; expose them to STEM majors and careers; and encourage students to pursue college degrees in these fields. UBMS students must be a first-generation college student or meet income eligibility guidelines. UBMS is funded through the US Department of Education and sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. All services are FREE!

Services provided by UBMS include:

• Tutoring
• Individualized Academic Advising
• Career Exploration
• College Admissions Assistance
• Financial Aid and Scholarship Assistance
• Academic and Career Exploration Workshops
• College Visits
• Cultural Activities
• Mandatory 6-Week Summer Program
• Parent Workshops
• Bi-Weekly Stipends for Participants – participants can also earn up to $40 a month during the academic year and $60 a month during the summer months.

Program Components

Academic School Year

• Students attend after school tutoring on the UWM campus at least two days a week.
• Attend scheduled meetings with UBMS advisors to discuss students’ academic performance.
• Other scheduled academic enrichment workshops and cultural activities.

Summer Program

• Students attend classes, tutoring sessions, academic workshops, and educational and cultural activities.

Eligibility

Students must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident
• Have a household income that meets low-income guidelines established annually by the federal government
• Be a potential first-generation college graduate; students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) did not graduate from a four-year college or university
• Be in high school (grades 9-12)
• Want to go to college after high school graduation
• Attend a target school.  Target schools are: Bay View High School, Casimir Pulaski High School, Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA), Riverside International High School, Rufus King International High School, South Division High School and Washington High School of Information Technology.

Preferences given to students:

• In 9th and 10th grade
• With a strong interest in math, science or engineering
• Who attend Rufus King International High School, Bay View High School, Riverside International High School, Reagan IB High School, Casimir Pulaski High School and Milwaukee Marshall High School
• Who plan to remain in the program through graduation from high school
• Who participate in the fall and spring tutoring twice a week
• Who participate in and complete the six week summer program each year
• Who attend all workshops, college visits, academic and social activities

How to Apply

To apply to the Upward Bound Math & Science program please download the form below, complete it digitally, and send it back using our online Application Submission.

• Pre-Application Form
• UBMS Application Packet 2020-21