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We are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year. We will be accepting scholarship applications through November 14th<\/sup>, 2025.<\/h2>\n

2025-26 Scholarship Application\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

The Upward Bound program offers our alumni the opportunity to apply for scholarships specifically for our previous Upward Bound participants. These scholarships have specific criteria to meet general requirements including the Southeastern Scholarship application, school transcripts, and a personal essay \u201cHow Upward Bound Impacted My Life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Robert E. Hamilton Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a Southeastern Upward Bound scholarship in memory of Dr. Bob Hamilton.\u00a0He was the director from 1993 to 1997 and made a positive impact on many UB students during those years.\u00a0 Dr. Hamilton believed in the importance of a good education and inspired all those around him to be their best.<\/p>\n

Criteria<\/em>:
Qualified applicants will be full-time students who have a 2.0+ GPA and graduated from a Southeastern Upward Bound program,<\/p>\n

Amount Available for 2025-2026: $600<\/p>\n

Hatak Yearby Memorial Endowed Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a Southeastern Upward Bound scholarship in memory of UB alum Hatak Yearby (UB Class of 2003).\u00a0Hatak was KIA on May 14, 2006, while serving on active duty in Iraq.\u00a0 He was a true friend to all who knew him, always helpful, caring, and humorous. His life and personality were always full of happiness, respect, and honor.<\/p>\n

Criteria<\/em>:
Sophomore or above full-time students may apply.\u00a0Students must have a 3.0+ GPA to qualify for the scholarship.\u00a0 Preference is given to students who have participated in a Southeastern Upward Bound program.<\/p>\n

Amount Available for 2025-2026: $550<\/p>\n\n\n

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