The Santa Fe College Program Upward Bound operates in two phases each year.
Academic Phase: The Upward Bound program provides academic support during the school year at Bradford High School and at scheduled bi-weekly Saturday sessions. Supplemental academic support may also be available after school.
Summer Phase: The Upward Bound program also provides a six-week summer program to enrich students academically as well as providing opportunities for educational and cultural experiences.
Additional benefits of the Upward Bound program include:
College Admissions Assistance
The Upward Bound program assists students with completing college applications, college financial aid, and scholarship applications, and helping with college admissions essays.
College Tours
The Upward Bound program provides college campus tours for students to in-and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Cultural Experiences
The Upward Bound program provides students with the opportunity to attend cultural experiences (museums, plays, workshops, concerts, etc.).
Notable Upward Bound Alumni:
John Quinones – Journalist (ABC “Prime Time Live,” “What Would You Do?”)
Angela Bassett – Actress (“911”, “Black Panther”)
Viola Davis – Actress (“The Help,” “How to get away with Murder”)
Oprah Winfrey – (Talk Show Host, The OWN Channel, Entrepreneur)
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis – Music Producers (worked with Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, etc.)