Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program that offers challenging pre-college experiences to students of high academic ability. Its goal is to generate skills and motivation necessary for success in high school and college through an academic year program and a six-week summer residential program.
Castleton Upward Bound is 100% federally funded at $610,080 annually.
• Attend an information session at your high school. We visit the following Rutland (Vermont) and Washington (New York) County High Schools each fall:
Fair Haven Union High School
Granville High School
Mill River Union High School
Poultney High School
Proctor High School
Rutland High School
West Rutland School
Hartford Central School District
Salem Washington Academy Junior/Senior High School
Whitehall High School
• If you attend a Vermont high school, apply here
• If you attend a New York high school, apply here
• Contact the Upward Bound office directly (802) 468-6400