What is Upward Bound?

The Upward Bound Program is one of the oldest existing TRIO programs, and was designed to provide support and motivation for participants by encouraging them to complete high school and to pursue post-secondary education.

The Florida State University/East Gadsden High School Upward Bound Program has been in existence since 1989. Since then, the program has continued to identify promising ninth through eleventh graders from low income/first generation backgrounds and motivate them through instruction, tutoring, and counseling.

This pre-collegiate program prepares participants to navigate their way through high school, succeed academically and attain social, emotional, and cultural growth and maturity. With these goals accomplished, Upward Bound is better able to fulfill its aim to increase the rates that our participants complete high school, enroll in and ultimately graduate from post-secondary educational programs.

Why is Upward Bound important?

Upward Bound is important because it generates skills and provides motivation to students that will help facilitate their academic success in high schools and eventually at the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Who should apply?

East Gadsden High School students in grades 9, 10, and 11 should apply if they meet the following criteria:

They are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
They are a potential first generation college student or low-income individual.
They have completed the eighth grade but have not yet completed the twelfth grade and are at least 13 years of age, but not older than 19 years at the time of initial selection.

All applicants must submit a complete application form with all required documents in order to be considered for acceptance into the program.

Application Form

Please download and print the application form.

Complete and return to:

Florida State University
Upward Bound Program
A5400 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2450

For Questions and More Information Please Contact:
Levia Wiley-Jackson, Project Director