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Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs
CFDA Number : 84.047M
Program Type : Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: Upward Bound, TRIO (This is one of eight TRIO programs)
Program Description
The Upward Bound Math-Science program allows the Department to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. The program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science.
Types of Projects
Program services include: summer programs with intensive math and science training; year-round counseling and advisement; exposure to university faculty members who do research in mathematics and the sciences; computer training; and participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or graduate students, who are serving as mentors.
Additional Information
Services provided by the program include:
- Summer programs of intensive math and science training;
- Year-round counseling and advisement;
- Exposure to university faculty who do research in math and science;
- Computer training; and
- Participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of a faculty member or graduate student serving as the participant's mentor.
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