MHC Upward Bound

MHC Upward Bound is a college prep program for 9th – 12th graders attending Asheville, Erwin, North Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell and Mountain Heritage high schools in Western North Carolina.  Most students apply while in 9th or 10th grade. 

The program includes:

• A 6-week residential summer program on the campus of Mars Hill College, including a week-long cultural trip.
• Weekly afterschool tutoring and academic advising.
• Opportunities to visit colleges and universities.
• Trips to museums, plays, and other cultural events.
• Fee waivers for the SAT, ACT, and college applications.

CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION!

Apply today — Free to those who qualify!

Click here for the 2010-11 school year Calendar 

Congrats to our grads!

2009 graduates now attend:

• Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (2)
• Appalachian State University (2)
• Fayetteville State University
• Johnson C. Smith University
• Mars Hill College (3)
• North Carolina A&T University
• North Carolina Central University
• University of North Carolina- Greensboro
• University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
• Warren Wilson College
• Western Carolina University (2)

Madison High School graduateTaylor Dodge was selected as a Dell Scholar in 2009.  North Buncombe HS Graduate Christopher Petros was selected in 2007.  Both were MHC UB participants— you could be next!

Click here to see if YOU qualify for a Dell Scholarship!

Do you want to work for Upward Bound this summer?
We are accepting the following applications:

Tutor/Mentor (live-in postion, 7 weeks in June & July) – (applications due April 1)

Dorm Director for Summer 2011 is Todd Allen

 Upward Bound Needs

Summer Enrichment Instructors!!!! 

Purpose:

The purpose of these classes is to prepare high school students for the classes they will take during the upcoming school year. The curriculum is based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Classes provide creative, experiential learning that addresses multiple intelligences.

Available positions:

English and Creative Writing Instructor, Math Instructor, Spanish I and II Instructor, Drama, Yearbook, Service Learning, Physical Education, Weight lifting, and Outdoor Education Instructors

 When, where, how many hours: Summer June/July Part Time (each course: a minimum of 3 hrs/week)

Pay Rate: $15.00-$23.00 based on course

Contact Information: Please send a copy of your resume and cover letter to fmoore@mhc.edu attention Mrs. Faryl Moore or fax it to 828-689-1656.

Useful links:

Don’t be fooled by any other financial aid site!

Click here for the FREE APPLICATION for FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

College Foundation of North Carolina has all sorts of useful activities for college planning on their website. 

MHCUB is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the N.C. Simplified Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Mars Hill College Upward Bound Program is committed to equality of education opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.