Cobb County Upward Bound

The Morehouse College Cobb County Upward Bound Program serves 60 eligible students enrolled at Pebblebrook, Osbourne, and South Cobb. The program aims to help high school students prepare for and succeed in higher education, at no cost. The program provides participants with academic support, college readiness workshops, mentorship, and enrichment activities during the academic year and summer. Some of the benefits of the Cobb County Upward Bound program include:

• Tutoring: Increased academic performance and college readiness
• College Tours: Exposure to college life and the college application process
• Mentorship/Counseling: Development of leadership and critical thinking skills
• Resources: Access to resources and support for post-secondary education
• Educational Enrichment Activities: Opportunities to build relationships with peers, mentors, and educators
• SEL: Improved confidence and self-esteem
• Stipend/Fee Waivers: Potential for scholarships and financial aid for college

The program also includes an academically advanced and intensive 6-week summer program that will prepare students for their upcoming academic school year.