Fact Sheet
In 2013, Chico was awarded a fourth Upward Bound in the form of a STEM program.
Upward Bound STEM is a year-round program for motivated students with academic potential and who are interested in math, science, engineering and information technology. Participants must have a goal of attending college. Upward Bound STEM provides the following services to students:
- Weekly academic tutoring
- Test preparation workshops
- Parent workshops in their native language
- Six week summer residential program
- Leadership development
- Laptop and equipment loan program
- Assistance with A-G college prep course selection
- Financial aid and college application assistance
- College visitation trips
- Research with university faculty and graduate students
Participant Eligibility
Participants must be entering grades 11 or 12. Family income must meet the criteria established by the US Government OR neither of the parents have a 4-year college degree. Selection is also based on recommendations from teachers, grades, test scores and a personal interview. You must be attending one of the following high schools:
Las Plumas H.S. | Oroville H.S. | Willows H.S. |
Live Oak H.S. | River Valley H.S. | Pleasant Valley H.S. |
-or- from any MESA, Educational Talent Search (ETS) or Upward Bound program in Northern California.