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

• August 31, 2026 - Tutoring Begins at North and South High Schools 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Coaches Classrooms.
• September 1, 2026 - Tutoring Begins at Williamsport and Hancock High Schools in Coaches Classrooms.
• September 12, 2026 - Saturday Session at South High School 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• September 23, 2026 - Parent Meeting at HCC LRC room 108 at 6 p.m.
• September 26, 2026 - Hood College, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• October 10, 2026 - Saturday Session at HCC 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. FAFSA Workshop for graduating seniors.
• October 16, 2026 - Field Trip to Georgetown University, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• November 7, 2026 - Saturday Session and STEAM FEST at HCC 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• November 14, 2026 - Field Trip to Mount Saint Mary's University, 9 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
• December 12, 2026 - Saturday Session at South High School 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   

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!

• September 26, 2026 - Hood College, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• October 16, 2026 - Field Trip to Georgetown University, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• November 14, 2026 - Field Trip to Mount Saint Mary's University, 9 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
   

Register for the trips by filling out our trip registration form below. Please do not sign up for an Upward Bound field trip unless you are committed to attending. Every seat matters. When a student registers and does not attend, another student may lose the opportunity to participate.

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