GEAR-UP

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program) is a federally funded grant program that helps students prepare for and succeed in high school, higher education, and their future careers.

GEAR UP serves students in the Class of 2027 (high school seniors) and students in the Class of 2026 (currently in their first year of post-secondary education).

Our vision is that all students are academically, socially, and financially prepared to enter and successfully complete the post-secondary program or institution of their choice.

How GEAR UP Supports Students

GEAR UP provides a variety of services and opportunities designed to help students reach their academic, college, and career goals, including:

• Tutoring and academic support
• Mentoring
• Campus visits and educational field trips
• Summer programs
• Academic support services
• Student leadership activities
• Career exploration
• College and financial planning assistance
• Support applying for financial aid
• Support applying to post-secondary institutions of choice

Scholarship Opportunities

The GEAR UP team created a spreadsheet to help students discover and track scholarship opportunities. While this is not an exhaustive list of every scholarship available, it highlights opportunities where previous Kennewick High students have successfully applied and received funding. We encourage students to apply for any scholarship they qualify for, but keep in mind that students often have the highest success rate with local and state programs!

Scholarship Opportunity Spreadsheet

We're Here to Help

If you feel your student would benefit from any or all of these services, we encourage you to reach out to the GEAR UP Site Manager.

For more information, questions, or suggestions, please contact the Site Manager or stop by the GEAR UP office in C257.

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