What is Upward Bound?
Are you a motivated high school student looking at becoming the first in your family to successfully pursue a college degree? CBC’s Upward Bound program wants to help you realize that dream! As an Upward Bound participant, you can get the support you need to complete high school and learn valuable skills towards success in college too.
Upward Bound students participate in both summer and school-year programs and, following high school graduation, are encouraged to enroll in the BRIDGE program—an intensive mentoring opportunity designed to guide students like you through your first summer quarter of college coursework.
Upward Bound Benefits:
- Academic tutoring and advising
- Personal mentoring
- Cultural event attendance
- College visits across Washington state
- Pre-college workshops in a wide variety of topics from financial literacy to scholarships and careers.
- Community service opportunities
- Summer enrichment instruction
“I want to thank Upward Bound for all of the help I received. I consider the program family. Because of all the help and support from Upward Bound, I was able to attend CBC and get exposure to universities. Now, as I am getting ready to graduate with my Ph.D as a research scientist, I want future participants to know that all the work this program does matters!”
Upward Bound Eligibility
- You're excited to pursue a college degree!
- Your parents haven't graduated from college.
- You're a freshman, sophomore or junior at Connell, Chiawana or Pasco High School.
- Your family's income meets federal guidelines.
- Your preceding semester/trimester grades are all at the C level or above.
Interested in applying for Upward Bound? Email us for more information or get started on your application today!
Meet the Upward Bound team!
Tina Perez
Director for Upward Bound
Tina Perez
Director for Upward Bound
As the Director of the Upward Bound program, I am passionate about guiding students through the challenges and barriers they may face on their journey to college. Our program is dedicated to empowering the next generation by providing students with the support, resources, and encouragement they need to pursue higher education and achieve their goals.
Elizabeth Perez Gonazalez
Upward Bound Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Perez Gonazalez
Upward Bound Program Coordinator
Liz Perez earned her Associate of Arts DTA degree from Columbia Basin College and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University. As a first-generation college graduate, Liz is passionate about helping students access higher education and empowering them to achieve their academic and career goals.
Upward Bound at CBC is 100% federally funded at $377,518 annually. Each year, we serve approximately 83 participants from three high schools.
