Upward Bound - Christian County

Upward Bound is for high school students who want to attend college or vocational school after their high school graduation. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound is funded through the Department of Education.

Upward Bound - Christian County

Upward Bound Christian County serves students attending Christian County High School. Upward Bound provides free access to tutoring, college tours, help applying for scholarships, ACT help, a monthly stipend, and more!

Director: Leigh Conyers

Not from Christian County? Other locations: Upward Bound Tri-State | Upward Bound Henderson

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for Murray State Upward Bound Christian County a student must:

  • Attend Christian County High School
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Meet income guidelines OR be a First-generation student (neither parent has a college degree)

Upward Bound Christian County Application

Upward Bound students
Upward Bound students perform science experiments

Services Offered:

  • Tutoring
  • Monthly Workshops
  • Financial Literacy Lessons
  • Saturday Sessions
  • College Tours/Trips
  • Scholarship Writing Assistance
  • ACT Practice Tests & Coaching
  • Mentor/Mentee Program
  • Monthly Stipend
  • 6 Week Summer Program
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Benefits

  • A monthly stipend during the academic school year and summer. Students must be active in the program and complete activities assigned.

  • Assistance completing college applications

  • Assistance preparing for college entrance exams

  • Assistance in completing financial aid and scholarship information

Upward Bound students visit New Orleans

Contact Us

Leigh Conyers

Leigh Conyers

Director
Upward Bound Christian County and Henderson County

Ellen Uddberg

Ellen Uddberg

Program Coordinator
Upward Bound Christian County and Henderson County

Brittany Trotter

Brittany Trotter

Upward Bound Coordinator
Upward Bound Christian County

Renae Rohrs

Renae Rohrs

Office Assistant
Upward Bound Christian County and Henderson County

 

 

 

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