Program Details

Helping High School Students pursue their dreams of going to college and learning about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Upward Bound Math & Science Students receive:

• Tutoring & supplemental instruction to boost Math and Science scores.
• Career, Academic, Financial Counseling
• Recreational & Cultural Group Activities & Trips
• ACT Prep

UBMS Students Earn Money to Learn

Participants receive a monthly stipend when...

• They participate in scheduled activities, school visits, UBMS Home Work & work on their academic performance standards.

Who Qualifies for ECTC’s UBMS Program

• Our UBMS Students come from five different regions and attend or would traditionally attend the following target high schools or feeder middle schools:
  • LaRue County High School
    • LaRue County MIddle School
  • Nelson County High School
    • Old Kentucky Home Middle School
    • Bloomfield Middle School
  • North Hardin High School
    • James T. Alton Middle School
    • North Middle School
  • Thomas Nelson High School
    • Old Kentucky Home Middle School
    • Bloomfield Middle School
    • Boston School
  • Washington County High School
    • Washington County Middle School
      
      
• Our UBMS Students are High School students in grades 9-12.
  • Have an interest in STEM and be between the ages of 13 and 17
  • 8th Graders can pre-apply to the program and if accepted start the summer before 9th grade.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    
    
• Meet Federal Income Guidelines and/or be a first-generation college student.
  • First-generation students have parents who do not have bachelor’s degrees (4-yr college degrees)
    
    
• Students motivated to remain in high school & go to college.