Federal TRIO Programs | Tougaloo College
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Federal TRIO Programs | Tougaloo College
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Federal TRIO Programs
Federal TRIO Programs
Upward Bound I
Upward Bound II
UB Math & Science
STEM Camp
ELITE Scholar Summit
Educational Opportunity Center
Contact Information
TRIO Programs
Upward Bound I
Upward Bound II
UB Math & Science
STEM Camp
ELITE Scholar Summit
Educational Opportunity Center
Contact Information
Federal TRIO Programs
Empowering Educational Excellence
Tougaloo College's federally funded TRIO programs expand access and completion for first-generation, income-eligible, and underrepresented learners—from middle school to adult re-entry. We provide comprehensive support so students don't just enter college—they thrive through graduation and beyond.
Academic Coaching & Tutoring
ACT/SAT Prep & Admissions
Financial Aid & FAFSA Support
STEM Camps & Research
College Visits & Career Exploration
Adult Re-entry Advising (EOC)
Explore Programs
Contact TRIO
Our programs include
Upward Bound I & II
,
Upward Bound Math & Science
,
Educational Talent Search
(STEM Camp & ELITE Scholar Summit), and the
Educational Opportunity Center
— serving students from middle school through adult learners.
Upward Bound I Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound I Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1 – July 9, 2026.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements.
Schools Served:
Callaway, Canton, Forest Hill, Holmes County Central, Jim Hill, Lanier, Murrah, and Provine High Schools
For more information contact:
Meagan Bilbro, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7702
Email:
mbilbro@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Upward Bound II Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound II Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1 – July 9, 2026.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements.
Schools Served:
O'Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools
For more information contact:
Dr. Lorenda R. Cheeks, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-4475
Email:
lrcheeks@tougaloo.edu
or
Verleser Williams, Program Assistant
Phone:
(601) 977-7878
Email:
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Upward Bound Math & Science Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students will engage in extensive research during the camp. The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is a federally funded pre-collegiate enrichment program designed to generate skills and motivation in the math and science areas for success in education beyond high school. The program concentrates on high school students who have an academic need, fall either within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, have a desire to attend a post-secondary institution and would like to major in a math and/or science related discipline.
Schools Served:
Callaway, Canton, Lanier, Provine, O'Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools
For more information contact:
Kristen Barnes, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7849
Email:
kbarnes6@tougaloo.edu
or
Verleser Williams, Program Assistant
Phone:
(601) 977-7878
Email:
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Educational Talent Search Program
STEM Camp
June 1, 2026 – July 2, 2026
The Educational Talent Search Program is accepting applications for the 2026 STEM Camp, June 1 – July 2, 2026. The Educational Talent Search Program STEM Camp’s mission is to identify and support students with academic potential, exposing them to limitless possibilities through college preparation, career exploration, and cutting-edges STEM immersion.
Our STEM Summer Camp is more than a program – It is a launchpad. We introduce students to next generation technology, hands-on experiments, and real-world problem solving, equipping them with the skills to compete, create, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world.
From coding to robotics to artificial intelligence and engineering challenges, we place students at the forefront of innovation, fostering a mindset of exploration, resilience, and achievement. This initiative is not just about learning – it is about impact. By bridging the opportunity gap, we empower our students to see beyond their circumstances and step boldly into futures filled with college degrees, technology careers, and entrepreneurial success. We are not just preparing students for the next step – we are preparing them to shape industries, transform communities, and define the future.
Target Population:
Middle school students from Blackburn, Nichols, and Northwest Jackson
For more information contact:
Edna Drakes-Washington, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7863
Email:
edrakes-washington@tougaloo.edu
Apply for ETS Program
Apply for STEM Camp
Educational Opportunity Center Program
Adult Education & Career Opportunities
The Educational Opportunity Center is a program designed to assist adults with information about educational and career opportunities in
Hinds, Claiborne, Holmes, Warren, and Yazoo counties.
The Educational Opportunity Center helps qualified adults who desire to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education by providing information on admission requirements and available financial aid. In conjunction with schools, agencies, and organizations in the target areas, this program develops, publicizes, and implements strategies that are designed to increase the probability of dropouts being re-admitted to postsecondary schools.
For more information contact:
Dr. Donna Barnes, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-4476
Email:
dbarnes2@tougaloo.edu
or
Virginia Haymer, Educational Advisor
Phone:
(601) 977-4477
Email:
vhaymer@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Contact Information
Federal TRIO Programs' Staff
Dr. Valvia M. Wilson
Executive Director
(601) 977-7844
vwilson@tougaloo.edu
Janelle Graham
Accountant
(601) 977-4478
jjgraham@tougaloo.edu
Endia Banks
Academic Specialist
(601) 977-7850
ebanks@tougaloo.edu
Meagan Bilbro
Assistant Director
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7702
mbilbro@tougaloo.edu
Charlotte Johnson-Hunter
Senior Counselor
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7709
cjohnsonhunter@tougaloo.edu
Shoneen Smith
Program Assistant
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7786
ssmith9@tougaloo.edu
Dr. Lorenda R. Cheeks
Assistant Director
Upward Bound II Program
(601) 977-774
5
lrcheeks@tougaloo.edu
Verleser Williams
Program Assistant
UB II/UBMS
(601) 977-7878
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Kristen Barnes
Assistant Director
UBMS Program
(601) 977-7849
kbarnes6@tougaloo.edu
Virginia R. Haymer
Educational Advisor
EOC Program
(601) 977-4477
vhaymer@tougaloo.edu
Edna Drakes-Washington
Assistant Director
ETS Program
(601) 977-7863
edrakes-washington@tougaloo.edu
Kristy Johnson-Arrington
Senior Counselor
ETS Program
(601) 977-7851
kjohnson9@tougaloo.edu
Dr. Donna Barnes
Assistant Directorr
EOC Program
(601) 977-4476
dbarnes2@tougaloo.edu
Thuy-Anh Smith
Program Assistant
ETS Program
(601) 977-4473
tlsmith3@tougaloo.edu
Visit TRIO
Federal TRIO Programs provide academic support and college access services to first-generation and income-eligible students. Reach our main office using the details to the right.
Federal TRIO Programs Office
601-977-7878
Tougaloo College
Federal TRIO Programs
500 West County Line Road
BOX #956
Tougaloo, MS 39174
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Skip to main content
Federal TRIO Programs
Federal TRIO Programs
Upward Bound I
Upward Bound II
UB Math & Science
STEM Camp
ELITE Scholar Summit
Educational Opportunity Center
Contact Information
TRIO Programs
Upward Bound I
Upward Bound II
UB Math & Science
STEM Camp
ELITE Scholar Summit
Educational Opportunity Center
Contact Information
Federal TRIO Programs
Empowering Educational Excellence
Tougaloo College's federally funded TRIO programs expand access and completion for first-generation, income-eligible, and underrepresented learners—from middle school to adult re-entry. We provide comprehensive support so students don't just enter college—they thrive through graduation and beyond.
Academic Coaching & Tutoring
ACT/SAT Prep & Admissions
Financial Aid & FAFSA Support
STEM Camps & Research
College Visits & Career Exploration
Adult Re-entry Advising (EOC)
Explore Programs
Contact TRIO
Our programs include
Upward Bound I & II
,
Upward Bound Math & Science
,
Educational Talent Search
(STEM Camp & ELITE Scholar Summit), and the
Educational Opportunity Center
— serving students from middle school through adult learners.
Upward Bound I Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound I Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1 – July 9, 2026.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements.
Schools Served:
Callaway, Canton, Forest Hill, Holmes County Central, Jim Hill, Lanier, Murrah, and Provine High Schools
For more information contact:
Meagan Bilbro, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7702
Email:
mbilbro@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Upward Bound II Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound II Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College from June 1 – July 9, 2026.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students must have an academic need, fall within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, and meet other specific program requirements.
Schools Served:
O'Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools
For more information contact:
Dr. Lorenda R. Cheeks, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-4475
Email:
lrcheeks@tougaloo.edu
or
Verleser Williams, Program Assistant
Phone:
(601) 977-7878
Email:
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Upward Bound Math & Science Program
Uprising 9th – 12th Graders
June 1, 2026 – July 9, 2026
The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Residential Camp. During this phase, students will reside on the campus of Tougaloo College.
Activities Include:
Academic classes
Tutoring
Counseling and cultural enrichment activities
College tours
Workshops
Students will engage in extensive research during the camp. The Upward Bound Math & Science Program is a federally funded pre-collegiate enrichment program designed to generate skills and motivation in the math and science areas for success in education beyond high school. The program concentrates on high school students who have an academic need, fall either within the economic or first-generation guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, have a desire to attend a post-secondary institution and would like to major in a math and/or science related discipline.
Schools Served:
Callaway, Canton, Lanier, Provine, O'Bannon, Simmons, South Delta, and Yazoo City High Schools
For more information contact:
Kristen Barnes, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7849
Email:
kbarnes6@tougaloo.edu
or
Verleser Williams, Program Assistant
Phone:
(601) 977-7878
Email:
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Educational Talent Search Program
STEM Camp
June 1, 2026 – July 2, 2026
The Educational Talent Search Program is accepting applications for the 2026 STEM Camp, June 1 – July 2, 2026. The Educational Talent Search Program STEM Camp’s mission is to identify and support students with academic potential, exposing them to limitless possibilities through college preparation, career exploration, and cutting-edges STEM immersion.
Our STEM Summer Camp is more than a program – It is a launchpad. We introduce students to next generation technology, hands-on experiments, and real-world problem solving, equipping them with the skills to compete, create, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world.
From coding to robotics to artificial intelligence and engineering challenges, we place students at the forefront of innovation, fostering a mindset of exploration, resilience, and achievement. This initiative is not just about learning – it is about impact. By bridging the opportunity gap, we empower our students to see beyond their circumstances and step boldly into futures filled with college degrees, technology careers, and entrepreneurial success. We are not just preparing students for the next step – we are preparing them to shape industries, transform communities, and define the future.
Target Population:
Middle school students from Blackburn, Nichols, and Northwest Jackson
For more information contact:
Edna Drakes-Washington, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-7863
Email:
edrakes-washington@tougaloo.edu
Apply for ETS Program
Apply for STEM Camp
Educational Opportunity Center Program
Adult Education & Career Opportunities
The Educational Opportunity Center is a program designed to assist adults with information about educational and career opportunities in
Hinds, Claiborne, Holmes, Warren, and Yazoo counties.
The Educational Opportunity Center helps qualified adults who desire to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education by providing information on admission requirements and available financial aid. In conjunction with schools, agencies, and organizations in the target areas, this program develops, publicizes, and implements strategies that are designed to increase the probability of dropouts being re-admitted to postsecondary schools.
For more information contact:
Dr. Donna Barnes, Assistant Director
Phone:
(601) 977-4476
Email:
dbarnes2@tougaloo.edu
or
Virginia Haymer, Educational Advisor
Phone:
(601) 977-4477
Email:
vhaymer@tougaloo.edu
Apply Now
Contact Information
Federal TRIO Programs' Staff
Dr. Valvia M. Wilson
Executive Director
(601) 977-7844
vwilson@tougaloo.edu
Janelle Graham
Accountant
(601) 977-4478
jjgraham@tougaloo.edu
Endia Banks
Academic Specialist
(601) 977-7850
ebanks@tougaloo.edu
Meagan Bilbro
Assistant Director
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7702
mbilbro@tougaloo.edu
Charlotte Johnson-Hunter
Senior Counselor
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7709
cjohnsonhunter@tougaloo.edu
Shoneen Smith
Program Assistant
Upward Bound I Program
(601) 977-7786
ssmith9@tougaloo.edu
Dr. Lorenda R. Cheeks
Assistant Director
Upward Bound II Program
(601) 977-774
5
lrcheeks@tougaloo.edu
Verleser Williams
Program Assistant
UB II/UBMS
(601) 977-7878
vwilliams1@tougaloo.edu
Kristen Barnes
Assistant Director
UBMS Program
(601) 977-7849
kbarnes6@tougaloo.edu
Virginia R. Haymer
Educational Advisor
EOC Program
(601) 977-4477
vhaymer@tougaloo.edu
Edna Drakes-Washington
Assistant Director
ETS Program
(601) 977-7863
edrakes-washington@tougaloo.edu
Kristy Johnson-Arrington
Senior Counselor
ETS Program
(601) 977-7851
kjohnson9@tougaloo.edu
Dr. Donna Barnes
Assistant Directorr
EOC Program
(601) 977-4476
dbarnes2@tougaloo.edu
Thuy-Anh Smith
Program Assistant
ETS Program
(601) 977-4473
tlsmith3@tougaloo.edu
Visit TRIO
Federal TRIO Programs provide academic support and college access services to first-generation and income-eligible students. Reach our main office using the details to the right.
Federal TRIO Programs Office
601-977-7878
Tougaloo College
Federal TRIO Programs
500 West County Line Road
BOX #956
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Follow TRIO
Stay connected with Federal TRIO Programs for updates, deadlines, and student opportunities.
Visit our Facebook
Visit our Instagram
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