Participant Responsibilities

Commitment to the program extends through high school and college. During this time, Upward Bound staff will work with students individually and in small groups to address their needs, develop their academic potential, and identify and meet realistic goals.

To help ensure your success in the program, each Upward Bound student must make a commitment to:

• Attend 10 Saturday sessions September-May, bi-weekly after school tutoring sessions, field trips and college tours, and a summer academic program on the campus of HCC.
• Maintain contact with Upward Bound staff members throughout the academic year. Tell your coach or Mr. Mankins when you will be absent from an activity.
• Take appropriate, but challenging classes each semester.
   

Upcoming Events

• September 30th, 2023: Shippensburg University
• October 14th, 2023: Saturday Session @HCC
• October 20th, 2023: George Mason University and National Museum of African American History and Culture
• November 11th, 2023: Saturday Session @ South
• December 2nd, 2023: Saturday Session @ South
• December 9th, 2023: A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre. Invitation Only.
   

Field Trip Registration

You must fill out the registration form separately for each activity. All registrations must be completed two weeks prior to the trip. Each trip has a maximum number of students, first come first served. Once you have registered, put the trip on your phone calendar or in your planner so you do not forget!

• October 20th, 2023: George Mason University and National Museum of African American History and Culture, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.. Bus transportation will be provided.

Register for the trips by filling out our trip registration form below.

Upward Bound Seniors

Scholarship Resources

• Community Foundation of Washington County - 43 different local community scholarships
• Washington County Public Schools
  • Washington County Scholarships - Community Foundation of Washington County, MD scholarship database with approximately 173 scholarships listed
  • Scholarship Academy - A resource for high school and college students geared towards students who are the first in the family to attend college
• Maryland Higher Education Commission
• HCC Foundation Scholarship
• College Scholarships for African-American/Black Students
• Financial Aid for Hispanic Students