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Mission Statement

The mission of Upward Bound is to prepare students for college and lifelong learning; to instill the ideas of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiately and spiritually. The mission also includes building an atmosphere that enhances positive self-esteem while fostering unity and collaboration. In essence, Upward Bound helps students actualize their full potential.

Participants of the program enjoy various benefits, such as:

  • Access to colleges and universities
  • Increased knowledge, academic skills, and motivation
  • Cultural trips and recreational activities
  • Opportunities to lead and serve
  • Paid fees for standardized tests and college applications
  • Financial aid and college application workshops
  • A stipend
  • Services at no cost

What is Upward Bound? | Mission Statement | History
Scholarships | College Enrollment
UNC-Chapel Hill Upward Bound Program
Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History
CB#3310, 150 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3310
Phone: (919) 962-1281
Fax: (919) 962-4381
Upward_Bound@unc.edu