Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford continues to offer an educational opportunity to eligible high school students with no costs to families.
Upward Bound is a federally funded college prep program that offers services to qualified high school students.
The SWOSU program, directed by Jamie Novey, supports high school students from the following seven schools: Anadarko, Burns Flat, Canute, Carnegie, Clinton, Fort Cobb and Watonga.
Students may enter the program in the 9th-11th grades. Participants in the program are offered year-round academic counseling, cultural and educational field trips, social activities, tutoring and career exploration.
During a six-week summer residential program, students also receive instruction in literature, composition, foreign language, math, science, financial literacy and fine arts.
For more information or to request an application, contact the Upward Bound Program on the SWOSU campus at 580.774.7029.