To apply:

  • Contact the Upward Bound Staff for an application or pick up an application from your high school counselor.
  • Complete the application and attach the requested materials:
    • Recommendation sheet (one from a teacher or one from your high school counselor)
    • Recent transcript
    • à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Step test results or other standardized test scores from eighth grade
    • Proof of family income (such as income tax forms, pay stubs or a social security statement)
  • Applications can be:
    • Emailed to Samantha Contarino
    • Turned into your high school Upward Bound representative
    • Faxed to 605-688-6616
    • Mailed to the TRIO Upward Bound office: 

      Upward Bound
      Larson Commons 104, Box 2806
      Brookings, SD 57007

Once this information is received, you will be contacted via mail with further information.