Upward Bound Math & Science is a federally funded TRIO program that provides academic support to low-income and/or first-generation students. To qualify, students must meet all of the following qualifications:
The income guidelines refer to taxable income only, not gross income, and are provided below. For comparison to these figures, use the line for taxable income on the appropriate federal tax form (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ).
| Size of Family Unit | Max. Income Allowed |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
For family units with more than 8 members, add $8,070 for each additional family member.
*The figures shown here are the family income levels established by the US Department of Education to determine eligibility for federal TRIO programs. These figures are updated each January or February.
First-time applicants must attend one of the recruitment schools listed here. These schools are "recruited" by UBMS because they supplied data to Northwest enabling Northwest to write a successful proposal and, thus, secure the grant. These schools have been identified in the proposal as being eligible to send students to the UBMS program.
Iowa High Schools
Kansas High Schools
Missouri High Schools
The Upward Bound Math & Science application includes multiple sections. All portions of your application are due to the UBMS Center by 5:00 PM on March 1st.
A complete application consists of:
(Fill out online, then print and sign.)Applications and recommendation forms may be submitted by mail or electronically.
Mailing Address:
Upward Bound Math/Science
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr., AD 372
Maryville, MO 64468
Email (for documents):
UB.NWMSU@gmail.com
In October and November, packages containing program brochures, an Information packet, and an application packet are mailed to the head counselors, head math teachers, and head science teachers of all the targeted high schools to make them aware of the UBMS program. This mailing may be followed by a recruiting visit in December or January to many of the targeted schools, so that interested students may hear more.
See complete calendar and timeline schedule
You may obtain an application form from your high school counselor, math teacher, or science teacher or print one from this website. Or you may obtain one when the recruiting team comes to your school. The preferred postmark deadline each year is January 31. The UBMS Center may extend this deadline if necessary to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants. Priority will be given to those applications received before the January 31 deadline.
The UBMS staff acknowledges applications and reviews them for completeness as they are received. (Students are told if anything is missing from the application.) As the postmark deadline approaches, the completed applications are evaluated by the UBMS staff. Based on those evaluations, a pool of qualified applicants and their parents are invited to an Orientation session to be held on Northwest's campus. Priority is given to those students who have submitted complete applications, including all requested forms and signatures.
Orientation is held in in the spring. Those students and parents who attend Orientation learn more about the UBMS program and its goals; they also see a typical schedule of classes and activities. While the students are being interviewed, parents attending Orientation learn what will be involved in college admissions and financial assistance, regardless of where the students may attend college.
2025 Participants - Selected students and parents will be invited to campus for orientation on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Students will receive additional information.
Following Orientation, the UBMS staff carefully goes through each student's file reviewing the application, the forms, the recommendations, and the interview responses. They then narrow down the list of applicants to "Participants" and "Alternates." Participants are those who will be invited for the summer session. Those not yet invited are put on an Alternate list, and they may be invited at a later time if a Participant cannot or will not accept the invitation.
