The Upward Bound Programs at Morehead State University are currently accepting new student applications. 

9th, 10th, or 11th grade students at the following high schools: Bath, Bracken, Boyd, East Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Harrison, Johnson Central, Lawrence, Lewis, Magoffin, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Paul Blazer, Robertson, Rowan, and West Carter High Schools, are eligible to apply. 

Students can submit the Online Application through our recruitment site at join.moreheadub.org or students can obtain a paper application by visiting our website or their high school guidance counselor for assistance. 

UB/UBMS Eligibility Requirements

1. Submit the online and/or paper application with required documentation

a. Guidance Recommendation Form 

b. Two Teacher Recommendation Forms

c. 2023 Taxable Income Information (IRS 1040)  

2. Have at least a 2.5 GPA 

3. Be first-generation, meet federal income requirements, and/or academic risk

4. Be College Bound

5. Students accepted into Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) must show a strong interest in obtaining a STEM related college degree.