Upward Bound EC/BEM
Upward Bound EC/BEM is a college-preparatory program designed to serve low-income and/or potential first-generation college students who are currently in grades 9-12.
The program is committed to developing a year-round education program which will excite, motivate and prepare a selected 150 high school students in the program’s target areas. The quality services provided will prepare the students for successful high school completion and entrance into post-secondary programs.
Upward Bound EC/BEM participants receive free tutorial services in college prep courses and are eligible to receive waivers for the ACT test.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students who:
- Attend, or plan to attend, Illinois School Districts 189 (East St. Louis), 188 (Brooklyn), 187 (Cahokia) and 3 (Venice)
- At the time of initial selection, are in grades 9-12 and between the ages of 13-19
- Are from a low-income family and will be the first in their family to pursue a college education
- Require academic support for pursuing education beyond high school
