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Upward Bound Math & Science

The UNCW Seahawk Upward Bound Math & Science program is a TRIO program fully funded annually by the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO programs support higher education for all students without regard to race, gender, national origin or disability.

Benefits

  • Strengthen reading, writing, math and science skills of participating students
  • Recognize & develop potential to excel in math & science related areas
  • Support participating students to pursue postsecondary degrees and potential careers in math and science related professions. 

Eligibility Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Attend a high school in Brunswick or New Hanover County
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident
  • Aspire to pursue college after high school graduation
  • Be income eligible by the guidelines established by the federal government, and/or have parents or guardians that did not graduate from a four-year college or university
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APPLICATION

Eligible students can submit their application online. We accept applications at anytime through out the academic year and summer.

Applicants must have completed 8th grade; however, current 8th graders are encouraged to apply for our summer program.

How it Works

During the academic year, students will visit UNCW campus about twice a month at our “Saturday Academy” for various college-related programming, including:

  • College level workshops in Math, Science and Writing
  • ACT and SAT preparation classes
  • College admissions and financial aid workshops 

During the Summer Enrichment program students will experience college life with workshops, cultural experiences, STEM experiments and staying on a college dorm in our residential week.

Field trips, online tutoring and colleges tours are also part of the program all year long.

Seahawk Upward Bound Math and Science is a federally funded program through TRIO programs.

Resources

Explore tools and information to help you succeed and prepare for college. If you have additional questions please email us at upwardboundms@uncw.edu


Contact Us

Seahawk Upward Bound Math and Science

upwardboundms@uncw.edu

Vincenzo Ruggiero, M.Ed.
Program Director
ruggierov@uncw.edu
910.962.7121

Vanessa Anzola
Program Coordinator
anzolacastellanosn@uncw.edu
910.962.3303