Join Upward Bound Wichita Prep

Upward Bound admits students who are:

• Low-income or potential first generation individuals
• A citizen or national of the U.S. or a permanent resident in the U.S. for other than temporary purpose with the intention of becoming a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
• in need of academic support in order to successfully pursue a program of education beyond high school
• has completed the eighth grade but has not entered the twelfth grade
• at least 13 years of age but not older than 19 
• attending East, North, South, Southeast and West High School.

Apply for Admission, send the following information:

• completed application for admission
• high school transcript
• nomination/recommendation form (completed by a school official)
• completed family financial statement form with copy of parent's income tax return or medical card
• completed insurance provider, medical release and parental release for student travel
• authorization for release of records
• applicant questionnaire and essay (includes a 75 word essay)

The Upward Bound Selection Process:

• Interested students must complete the application
• Submit the application to their high school counselor or to the Upward Bound Office
• Application will be reviewed
• Student and parent will be contacted to set up an interview
• Based on the overall information given during the selection process eligibility for participation will be determinded by the Upward Bound staff.

Download an Application

Mail application materials to:

• Upward Bound Wichita Prep Program
• Wichita State University
• 1845 Fairmount Box 94
• Wichita, KS 67260-0094