Apply to Upward Bound Wichita Prep

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 or West High School in USD 259

We strongly encourage you to reach out to you our office to get started on your application.

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.