TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science
Free College Success Program for High School Students
TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a grant-funded program that offers free, year-round college and career readiness workshops for high school students who are potential first-generation college students or come from income-eligible households.
Nationwide Children’s UBMS is designed to enhance the academic and personal skills of students while preparing for college admission, retention and graduation. With a STEM foundation and curriculum, Nationwide Children’s UBMS aims to increase the number of students who pursue postsecondary career opportunities in math and science fields.
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Complete This Application To Get StartedUBMS participants will:
- Exude Respect. Effectively communicating with others. Accepting differences and showing care and compassion. Displaying self-control. Demonstrating integrity always.
- Embody Resiliency. Staying strong in adverse situations. Critically thinking and analyzing to push through obstacles. Having an internal sense of positive self-worth and self-efficacy. Building great character in order to leave a great legacy.
- Exemplify Responsibility. Holding oneself accountable, as well as those around. Being continuously engaged and committed. Contributing to one's community and society as a whole.
- Career networking and development
- In-state and out-of-state college visits
- Individual and family FAFSA and college application assistance
- Internship opportunities with Nationwide Children's departments and local organizations
- Monthly academic advising
- Monthly educational activities and hands-on experiential learning
- Standardized test preparation
- STEM activities and experiments
- Weekly tutoring assistance and study tables
- Weekly one-on-one mentoring with a Nationwide Children’s professional
- 6-week Summer Experience that provides a college-going experience
- Participation stipends
- COTA transportation assistance
- Ability to earn internship hours required for graduation with Columbus City Schools
- Committed staff and volunteers ready to help students succeed
- Attend, or home school is, Linden-McKinley STEM Academy, Marion-Franklin or South High School
- Meet at least one of the following criteria at the time of selection:
- Family taxable household income is 150% Federal Poverty level or below (Refer to Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels)
- Potential first-generation college student - no parent/guardian has received a bachelor's degree or higher
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Have an interest in or willing to learn more about STEM education and careers
- Commit to participating in academic year and summer programming
- Demonstrate motivation and desire to attend a two- or four-year college or institution
- Rising 9th grade students must attend Summer Experience following acceptance into the program
What Are Youth Participants Saying About the Program?
- “UBMS introduced me to career pathways I never knew existed. I met people from diverse backgrounds and explored careers that inspired me to pursue health care.”
- “The program helped me build confidence and step out of my comfort zone. I truly appreciate the memories and knowledge I’ve gained as a senior in high school.”
- “UBMS changed my life by improving my future planning skills and helping me with the develop personal strengths. This program showed me that I wasn’t alone—I always had support and someone to talk to. Everyone in UBMS was reliable and encouraging throughout my experience.”
- “UBMS motivated me to pursue my college degree and be more open to new experiences.”
- “UBMS prepared me for the life I want as an adult. Without it, I wouldn't have started my career early through an internship that brought me so much joy and invaluable experiences.”
- “It made me realize there are ways to connect with the world through paths I never imagined. My mentor reminded me that people are kinder than they seem, which eased my anxiety in intimidating situations.”
- “UMBS helped me understand how real life works and supported me throughout my school journey.”
