What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound at the University of Maine at Farmington is a life-changing, free educational program that helps prepare students for success in college. UMF UB serves 139 students from 14 different high schools across central and western Maine. We are a federally funded TRIO program that works to make higher education accessible for our students.
Schools We Serve:
Carrabec High School
Lawrence High School
Madison Area Memorial High School
Mt. Abram Regional High School
Mt. Blue High School
Skowhegan Area High School
Spruce Mountain High School
Waterville Senior High School
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School
Dirigo High School
Edward Little High School
Mountain Valley High School
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Telstar High School
Upward Bound’s Mission
Since our program’s inception in 1980, UMF UB has served thousands of students from our partner high schools. Our mission is to help low-income and first-generation students develop the skills necessary to be successful in high school, college, and beyond.
