Upward Bound Math and Science

Mission Statement

The Upward Bound Math & Science mission is to strengthen participating students math and science skills, help them recognize their potential to excel in these fields, and encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees and careers in math and science professions.

What We Offer

- Academic counseling

- Tutoring services

- College prep services

- STEAM mentoring assistance

- Career exploration in the fields of math and science

- And many more!

Eligibility Requirements

- Citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), FSM, Palau, or the Republic of the Marshall Island;

- First generation college student, or a low-income individual;

- Have a need for academic support and plan to pursue college after high school;

- Must maintain, at a minimum, a 2.5 GPA;

- Have completed 8th grade but have not finished high school (no younger than 13 years old and no older than 19)

How to Join

Stop by our office to pick up an application packet, or download the copy located below! Inside is a checklist of all required paperwork to be submitted alongside the application.

You Will Need

- The UBMS student application form/packet

- Recommendation forms (2)

- Parents Wage & Tax statement (W2)

- Copy of Social Security Card (SS)

- Copy of Birth Certificate OR Passport

- Transcript (10th – 12th grades)

- Copy of 8th grade report card OR elementary school transcript (9th GRADE ONLY)

- Copy of IOWA Test scores/results

- Any other supporting document!

Contact Information:

Name	Position Title	Cell Number	Email Address
Tchuzie Tadao, EdD	Project Director	775-3965	tchuziet@palau.edu
Courtney “TE” Joshua	Administrative Assistant	775-1875	telngaic@palau.edu
Rosania “Orrekim” D. Olegeriil	Math Coordinator	775-3067	rosania@palau.edu
Ian Brian-Tereu Goodall	Academic Counselor/ Advisor	775-6411	iangoodall@palau.edu

Office Information:

Hours of Operation:	Monday to Friday; 8am – 5pm
Phone Number:	488-2039
Fax Number:	488-2038
Email Address:	ubms@palau.edu