Creighton University TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science — Free STEM College Prep

About This Opportunity

Creighton University's TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program is a federally funded, completely free STEM-focused college preparation program for first-generation and low-income Omaha-area high school students interested in math, science, and STEM careers. UBMS provides the same core services as Classic Upward Bound — tutoring, advising, campus visits, SAT/ACT prep, mentoring — with additional emphasis on math and science skill-building and exposure to STEM careers. The six-week summer residential academy includes STEM-specific coursework taught by Creighton faculty. If you are a first-gen or low-income student who is interested in medicine, engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, or any STEM field — Creighton's UBMS program is a powerful, free pathway. Creighton sponsors five TRIO programs in total, serving over 2,100 students from the Omaha metro area — one of the largest TRIO footprints in Nebraska.

Who Can Apply

Must be a high school student in the Omaha metropolitan area. Must meet at least ONE of: (1) first-generation college student — neither parent holds a 4-year college degree, OR (2) low-income per federal guidelines. Interest in STEM fields (math, science, engineering, medicine) preferred. Income verification required. Apply at creighton.edu/student-success/trio.