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The NCLR Upward Bound Program is one of the national, federally-funded Upward Bound educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education. Upward Bound offers students academic skill development, college counseling and support, and motivation in order to excel in all aspects of their lives. Students meet on Saturdays during academic year and participate in a six-week program at George Washington University campus during the summer.
The NCLR Upward Bound Program maintains an innovative and nontraditional partnership consisting of a local community-based organization (The Latin American Youth Center, where the program is located), a major national civil rights organization (The National Council of La Raza), and a well-respected research-based university (The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development). This consortium was designed to assist groups typically underserved by federal programs: Latino, language-minority, and immigrant students. Out of the four Upward Bound programs in the District of Columbia, the NCLR Upward Bound Program is the only program that specifically services the Latino population, and has also come to include a substantial African-American population. This unique collaboration and program model has facilitated success to the NCLR Upward Bound Program, for each partner brings their own expertise and resources to the program.
Academic Year Program
Weekly tutoring sessions.
Weekly 4-6 hour Saturday Academy sessions focused on core academic courses: mathematics (algebra 1 through pre-calculus/calculus); English (composition, literature, and public speaking); computer applications.
College and university tours, both in DC and out of state.
Cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
Academic and personal counseling with emphasis on the college application process, securing financial aid, and transitioning from high school to college.
Summer College Program at the George Washington University
All Upward Bound students gain experience living and studying in a college environment.
- Enrichment in academic core curricula.
- Personal development through workshops and extra-curricular programs.
- Three-week residential component.
- Field trips, both in and out of DC.
Eligibility
Student must…
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Have a strong desire to attend college.
- Be of a low-income household OR be the first generation in family to attend college.
- Commit to attending Upward Bound’s school year and summer programs.
- Attend one of Upward Bound’s target schools (Lincoln Multicultural Middle School; Garnett Patterson Middle School; Francis Junior High School; Deal Junior High School; McFarland Middle School; Bell Multicultural High School; Cesar Chavez; Cardozo High School; or Roosevelt High School).
Application Process
- Completed Upward Bound application (accepted each January, May, and September). Click here to download application.
- Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor.
- Letter of recommendation from two teachers.
- Interview with student.
- Interview with parent
- Copy of most recent report card
Contact Information
Cindy Pineda
Academic Advisor
202.319.3082
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Zenia Douglas
Academic Advisor
202.319.2259
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Sam Greenspan
Academic Advisor
202.319.2259
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Tuwanda Jackson
Academic Advisor
202.319.2285
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