Upward Bound I Program

(Uprising 9th – 12th Graders)

The Upward Bound I Program is accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1, 2025 – July 10, 2025.

Activities Include:

• Academic classes
• Tutoring
• Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
• College tours
• Workshops

Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements. The Upward Bound I Program provides services to students from the following high schools: Callaway, Canton, Forest Hill, Holmes County Central, Jim Hill, Lanier, Murrah, and Provine High Schools.

Upward Bound II Program

(Uprising 9th – 12th Graders)

The Upward Bound II Program is accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1, 2025 – July 10, 2025.

Activities Include:

• Academic classes
• Tutoring
• Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
• College tours
• Workshops

Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements. The Upward Bound I Program provides services to students from the following high schools: O’Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools.

Upward Bound

Math & Science Program

(Uprising 9th – 12th Graders)

The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1, 2025 – July 10, 2025.

Activities Include:

• Academic classes
• Tutoring
• Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
• College tours
• Workshops

Students will engage in extensive research during the camp. The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is a federally funded pre-collegiate enrichment program designed to generate skills and motivation in the math and science areas for success in education beyond high school. The program concentrates on high school students who have an academic need, fall either within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, have a desire to attend a post-secondary institution and would like to major in a math and/or science related discipline. Students are selected from the following target high schools and must meet the eligibility requirements: Callaway, Canton, Lanier, Provine, O’Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools.

Educational Talent Search Program

(STEM Camp)

The Educational Talent Search Program is accepting applications for the 2025 STEM Camp, June 2, 2025 – July 7, 2025.

The Educational Talent Search Program STEM Camp’s mission is to identify and support students with academic potential, exposing them to limitless possibilities through college preparation, career exploration, and cutting-edges STEM immersion. Our STEM Summer Camp is more than a program – It is a launchpad. We introduce students to next generation technology, hands on experiments, and real-world problem solving, equipping them with the skills to compete, create, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world.

From coding to robotics to artificial intelligence and engineering challenges, we place students at the forefront of innovation, fostering a mindset of exploration, resilience, and achievement. This initiative is not just about learning – it is about impact. By bridging the opportunity gap, we empower our students to see beyond their circumstances and step boldly into futures filled with college degrees, technology careers, and entrepreneurial success. We are not just preparing students for the next step – we are preparing them to shape industries, transform communities, and define the future.

The STEM Camp target population in middle school participates for Blackburn, Nichols, and Northwest Jackson.