Upward Bound - Henderson
Upward Bound is for high school students who want to attend college or vocational school after their high school graduation. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound is funded through the Department of Education.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound Henderson serves students attending Henderson County High School. Upward Bound provides free access to tutoring, college tours, help applying for scholarships, ACT help, a monthly stipend, and more!
Director: Leigh Conyers
Not from Henderson County? Other locations: Upward Bound Tri-State | Upward Bound Christian County
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for 糖心logo入口 State Upward Bound Henderson a student must:
- Attend Henderson County High School
- Be a U.S. citizen
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Meet income guidelines OR be a First-generation student (neither parent has a college degree)
Upward Bound Services
- Tutoring
- Monthly Workshops
- Financial Literacy Lessons
- Saturday Sessions
- College Tours/Trips
- Scholarship Writing Assistance
- ACT Practice Tests & Coaching
- Mentor/Mentee Program
- Monthly Stipend
- 6 Week Summer Program
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Upward Bound Benefits
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A monthly stipend during the academic school year and summer. Students must be active in the program and complete activities assigned.
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Assistance completing college applications
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Assistance preparing for college entrance exams
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Assistance in completing financial aid and scholarship information
Contact Us
Leigh Conyers
Director
Upward Bound Christian County and Henderson County
243 Blackburn
Ellen Uddberg
Program Coordinator
Upward Bound Christian County and Henderson County
203 Blackburn
Kaitlin Green
Academic Coordinator
Upward Bound Henderson County
Phone ext. 21109
Renae Rohrs
Office Assistant
Upward Bound Henderson County and Christian County
243 Blackburn