Upward Bound

Welcome to our program

Summer Academy Group Photo 2022


What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound is a free, year-round program which provides a variety of services and activities to assist high school students pursue their educational & career goals!

Once the student has been accepted into the program, we will work with them throughout the academic year & each summer! We will provide instructions, activities and services resulting in participants who will be academically, socially, financially and emotionally successful in college and beyond.

  • College & Career Exporlation
  • SAT, ACT, & PSAT Test Prep
  • Summer Exchange Program
  • Incoming Highschool Freshman - Junior
  • Low-Income
  • First-Generation College Students
  • Six Week Program
  • Dorm on the UH Hilo Campus
  • Class Credits for High school & College

Want to join Upward Bound? Apply Today!