MTSU Upward Bound Program

08/28/2026

We are now accepting applications! Apply today!

05/15/2026

In honor of Graduation Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our graduating senior from Shelbyville Central High School! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, and best wishes as you begin your journey at your selected institutions of higher education. Your future is bright, and we are proud of all you have achieved!

05/15/2026

In honor of Graduation Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our graduating senior from LaVergne High School! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, and best wishes as you begin your journey at your selected institutions of higher education. Your future is bright, and we are proud of all you have achieved!

05/13/2026

In honor of Graduation Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our graduating senior from Smyrna High School! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, and best wishes as you begin your journey at your selected institutions of higher education. Your future is bright, and we are proud of all you have achieved!

05/12/2026

In honor of Graduation Week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our graduating seniors from Rockvale High School! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, and best wishes as you begin your journey at your selected institutions of higher education. Your future is bright, and we are proud of all you have achieved!

02/11/2026

UB is excited to announce our newly established MTSU Upward Bound Alumni Award, now included in the MTSU University College Awards for the first time this year! 🎉

Any MTSU Upward Bound alum who is currently attending MTSU is eligible to apply. This award recognizes students who have shown resilience, balanced responsibilities, and continued to succeed academically during their college journey.

📌 Award: $500 stipend/scholarship
📌 Open to current MTSU undergraduate students who participated in MTSU Upward Bound

View full details and application requirements here:

The nomination period for the University College Awards’ 2025–2026 academic year is open now through March 9, 2026. These awards recognize outstanding achievement among University College students, faculty, staff and alumni. To nominate an individual for a University College Award, submit the in...

01/07/2026

📣 Newsletter Spotlight! 🎉

We’re excited to share that MTSU Upward Bound is featured in the recent newsletter from our partner, India Prather, Esq. Scholarship Expert of The Art of Scholarships!

India joined our program in November to lead an engaging scholarship session, where she guided our students through the process of searching for scholarships, completing applications, and writing strong, winning scholarship essays. Our participants gained valuable tools and insight that will support them throughout their college journeys.

We’re grateful for this partnership and for the continued support poured into our students.

Thank you, India, for empowering our UB scholars!

12/19/2025

💙 Season of Giving | Thank You, UB Family 🎄

We are incredibly grateful to be able to spread cheer this holiday season in support of Isaiah 117 House. Through a wonderful collaboration with MTSU University College, we were able to contribute $551 in gift cards toward this year’s Christmas project. In addition, thank you to those within MTSU Upward Bound, whose generosity allowed us to contribute $136 in donations to support this meaningful community service effort.

Thank you to our participants, parents, and partners for always embodying the spirit of service and giving. Together, we continue to make a difference in our community. 💙✨

12/07/2025

MTSU Upward Bound staff and participants had a great Saturday session on “Giving Back.” The day was filled with community service and Holiday cheer!!