Please click below to complete your TRIO Upward Bound application.
Applicants are considered on a first-come, first-served basis after submitting a complete application.
We are eager to engage students who are:
- college-bound
- dedicated learners (with a minimum 2.5 GPA or strong desire to achieve a 2.5 GPA)
- committed to excellence
- positive community members (safe, responsible, and respectful)
- invested in their academic success!
In accordance with federal guidelines, applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- between 13 and 19 years old
- aspiring first-generation college students and/or from an
- current students (or incoming students) at either Big Sky, Browning, Hellgate, Heart Butte, or Sentinel High Schools
Caetlin's Testimonial
Caetlin Rider has participated in 4 Summer Academies as a high school student. Over the course of these four years, she has shown tremendous growth, both personally and academically. Set to graduate in the spring of 2026, Caetlin’s journey reflects the strength and potential of UM TRIO Upward Bound students as they prepare for their next steps.
