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Commission
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Promoting Excellence for All |
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The College Bound Grant Program The College Bound Grant Program,
established in 1986, addresses the educational needs and aspirations
of at-risk youth in grades 6-12 in Abbott School Districts. The
grant supports pre-college educational enrichment activities
to help ensure completion of secondary school; to increase college
admission, retention, and graduation rates of these students;
and to encourage the successful pursuit of postsecondary education
in the sciences, mathematics, or technology.
Statewide, the programs serve over 2,000 students. A total of $3.55 million was appropriated for College Bound in Fiscal 2008. The programs are housed at 9 colleges and universities: * - These programs are also participating in the NJ
GEAR UP program. |
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