Become a Participant

When to Apply

The Upward Bound application is available starting in the Fall of each Academic year and is due by the end of the Fall Trimester.  

How to Apply

Application Checklist

Complete Participant Application

• Are all appropriate fields filled in completely?
• Personal Statement
  • Did you complete your personal statement in the exact format requested?
  • Did you answer all of the questions and complete all three paragraphs?
• Did you complete all sections and provide signatures on all applicable sections of the application?
• If your parents filed an income tax return last year, did you include a copy with your application?  If not, did they send a copy to UB.NWMSU@gmail.com or mail it to the Upward Bound Office at AD 372 800 University Dr. Maryville, MO 64468?
• If your parents did not file an income tax return last year, did you send a signed statement that they did not file income taxes in 2023, which summarizes your family's financial situation?
• Did your parents/guardians complete and sign each section of the application?  Includes:
  
  • Consent for Medical Treatment
  • Media Release Form
  • Northwest Missouri State University Waiver of Liability Agreement
• Did you save a copy of all portions of the application for your records?

If the answer is "yes" to all of these, you are ready to submit your application! You may turn all application supporting documents (Tax documents) to your high school’s school counselor OR send it directly to the Northwest Missouri State University TRIO Upward Bound Office at 372 Administration Building, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.

Note: All applicants must also attend at least one field tutoring and one Saturday Academy (by December 2nd to complete participant application. Dates available for visitors to attend: September 21, October 5, and November 16. Below is the bus schedule to assist in transportation to the Northwest campus. Applicants must also ask their school counselor and a faculty/teacher to complete a recommendation form.

Bus Schedule

Busses typically stop at Hy-Vee/Taco Bell after the Saturday Academy from 12:45-1:15 p.m.

Recruitment Visits

The Upward Bound Central Staff has scheduled a recruitment visit to each school.  Any student is welcome to attend and learn of the opportunities through Upward Bound. Below is the presentation given. Please feel free to contact Upward Bound at 660.562.1630 with any questions.

Recruitment Presentation (scroll to bottom of page for video)