
SCHOLARSHIPS
Upward Bound Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for an award the applicant must:
• Be a graduating senior and a participant in Upward Bound at CSU Chico
• Have a grade point average of 2.5
• Be enrolled in a two-year or four-year university in the fall following graduation
Must Provide
• Essay: Please provide a personal statement or essay of no more than 250 words for each of the following prompts:
- Describe your college and career aspirations and how you plan to achieve them
- What motivates you to pursue your goals, and how do you stay focused on them?
- Share a significant challenge you've overcome and how it has contributed to your personal growth?
- How has Upward Bound helped you grow emotionally and mentally?
• Please provide the name, title, phone number and email address of someone who knows you well and can speak about your background. It can be your Upward Bound advisor, a teacher, coach, mentor or counselor. The scholarship committee will reach out to this individual.
Scholarship Rules and Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this scholarship, contact Logan Todd at ltodd@nvcf.org.
Application Deadline
Friday, April 18, 2025