Wayne State University

Aim Higher

Upward Bound

Eligibility

Eligibility for Services

To be eligible for Upward Bound, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Low income level
  • Enrolled in a target High School (See list below) 
  • In the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade upon application
  • Have at least a 2.5 grade point average
  • First-generation (parents did not graduate from a 4-year college/university)
  • Must show academic need
  • Must show motivation for success, as well as desire to enroll in a post-secondary institution
  • Must participate in 2 consecutive Academic and Summer Year Programs.
 
Detroit Central High School Detroit Crockett High School Detroit School of Arts
Detroit King High School Detroit Mumford High School Detroit Northwestern High School
Detroit Pershing High School Detroit Cass Technical High School Detroit Denby High School
  Inkster High School  

 

Upward Bound Students Upward Bound students
   

 Target Schools

 
Detroit Central High School Detroit Crockett High School Detroit School of Arts
Detroit King High School Detroit Mumford High School Detroit Northwestern High School
Detroit Pershing High School Detroit Cass Technical High School Detroit Denby High School
  Inkster High School