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Current Students » Funding & Support Programs » Upward Bound

Upward Bound Resources

Upward Bound Student Resources

Scholarships

  • Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
  • Leadership 1000 Scholarship
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Apply for College

  • Apply to a 2-year school including Whatcom Community College, Seattle Central, South Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue College, Highline College, Green River, etc.
  • University of Washington – Seattle
  • University of Washington – Tacoma
  • University of Washington – Bothell
  • Central Washington University
  • Eastern Washington University
  • Evergreen State
  • Washington State University
  • Western Washington University
  • The Common Application, used to apply to many private colleges, including Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s University, Northwest University, Whitman College, Whitworth University, Gonzaga University, etc.

Whatcom County Local Resources

  • Futures Northwest
  • Goodwill Job Prep Workshops
  • Washington Student Achievement Council

CONTACT US


TRIO Upward Bound Program
Heiner Center 301C
Email: upwardbound@whatcom.edu
Phone: 360.383.3134 |
Fax: 360.383.3201

Athena Roth
Director
Email: aroth@whatcom.edu
Phone: 360.383.3134

Ferndale High School
Location:
700 Building Office 1

Nooksack High School
Location: Counseling Center 

Mount Baker High School
Mount Baker students: Please check with Athena Roth for availability
Location: Library 

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