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WHAT IS IT?

Upward Bound at Temple is an all-year pre-college program for students enrolled at Thomas Edison, Simon Gratz, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and Kensington high schools.   The Upward Bound Program motivates, prepares, and assists talented high school students for future collegiate enrollment.  It is part of Temple's Russell Conwell Educational Services Center. 

SERVICES AVAILABLE IF YOU PARTICIPATE:

Academic Year:

• Tutorial Services 

• Academic and Career Counseling 

• Cultural enrichment 

• College financial aid information 

• Recreational activities 

• Tokens

• Stipends

• College Visitation 

Summer Session:

• Live in the residence halls at Temple 

• Academic and Career counseling 

• Cultural enrichment 

• Academic courses

• Academic and athletic bowl events 

• Awards banquet 

• End of Summer Collegiate Trip 

• Tokens for cultural events 

• Stipends 
  

HOW CAN I JOIN?

• Let your Counselor at your high school know that your are interested in applying, or 

• Call the Upward Bound Program at Temple University (215)204-5132.

PHILOSOPHY

For more than a decade, the Upward Bound Program at Temple University has provided academic and motivational services to low-income, potential first generation college students from Thomas Edison, Simon Gratz, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and Kensington high schools. The program is designed to increase students' basic academic skills and motivation, while facilitating their enrollment in a college or university. The program has been highly successful in achieving its mission and believes every participant can attend and excel in college.

WHO CAN APPLY?

You should join the program and participate if

• You attend a Philadelphia public high school;
• You would like to go to college, but don't yet know how to apply or qualify for college;
• You have the interest and enthusiasm for new, exciting experiences and friendships;
• You are thirsty for the knowledge and opportunities that only college can bring you;
• Neither parent residing in your home has earned a bachelor's degree; or
• Your income level does not exceed federal guidelines for the program.

ROLL CALL OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES BY UPWARD BOUND PARTICIPANTS

For more Information: Please call (215)204-3636, email or stop by Room 206 Vivacqua Hall.

Program Director:  Michael Stokes

Russell Conwell Educational Services Center

Upward Bound Program
206 Vivacqua Hall
Temple University
1700 N Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tel:(215) 204-5132