Upward Bound

Preparing first-generation, income-qualified Nevada high school students for higher education access and success

About our programs
Learn more about the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs and how to apply.
Program eligibility
Both Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science have separate eligibility requirements.
Program services
Discover how Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science positions students for future academic and professional success.

Upward Bound/UBMS in the news

Esmeralda Torres in a scenic USAC spot

USAC scholarships help students from underrepresented groups study abroad

First-generation college student scholarships also part of study abroad effort

Upward Bound students work on their homework with tutors at the University of Nevada, Reno.

The Upward Bound Programs celebrate 50 years at the University of Nevada, Reno

The federally funded college access programs, part of the federal TRiO grant umbrella, have positively influenced over 4,000 high school students in northern Nevada since 1967

Upward Bound and Social Work visit Capitol

Upward Bound meets with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval

University's School of Social Work partners with Upward Bound programs for first-ever Capitol Experience

The three Upward Bound grants and the Upward Bound Math Science grant are funded through the U.S. Department of Education at a cumulative $1,168,911 annually. Collectively, the four programs annually serve 246 LIFG students at eight target high schools in Washoe and Lyon counties.