Lone Star College-North Harris awarded $2.7 million for Upward Bound program

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Published on: July 11, 2017 Lone Star College-North Harris has been awarded two Upward Bound grants for a combined total of $2.7 million dollars.

The Upward Bound Program (UB) at LSC-North Harris is a federally funded grant program designed to assist first-generation, economically disadvantaged high school students in developing the skills and the motivation to succeed in college. Upward Bound participants receive academic advising, standardized test preparation, tutoring, scholarship and financial aid assistance, cultural enrichment, career exploration assistance and college campus tours.

The grant to the Upward Bound program will greatly impact individuals in this community from disadvantaged backgrounds. UB will help students overcome obstacles through the use of college resources leading to an increase in academic performance and providing a smooth transition to college, said U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.Since 1999, LSC-North Harris Upward Bound program has collaborated with Aldine ISD. The program currently serves high school students at MacArthur High School, Nimitz High School, Aldine High School and Eisenhower High School.At LSC-North Harris, students in the program can participate in after-school tutorials and academic programs that build academic skills and improve scholastic performance. In addition to tutoring, students also have the opportunity to enroll in college-preparatory courses throughout high school. The six-week summer program also provides additional instruction in mathematics, English, science and a foreign language. There are a variety of elective courses for students to take advantage of as well.

Although preparing students academically is the main goal of Upward Bound, it is not the only component of the program. Students also participate in cultural enrichment activities, community service events, and college campus visits. Additionally, Upward Bound offers developmental workshops in college success skills such as time management, study skills, and career exploration.

Creating opportunities for disadvantaged students and providing them with the knowledge and tools to excel in academics has always been one of my major priorities. ...

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