Reasons that Bowie State College in Maryland should participate in the Upward Bound Project are discussed, with attention to geographic and demographic characteristics of the area, school characteristics, and needed services. The college historically has provided educational opportunities for black, disadvantaged students and has been successful with low-income, first-generation college students. The project would have two components: an academic year intensive weekend program and a summer residential program in two counties. The target communities have highly populated urban and semi-rural centers with low-income residents and a high unemployment rate. Experience during 1974-1983 with an Upward Bound Project indicates that students were deficient in basic skills, cognitive knowledge, and critical analysis, and also had low self-image and counseling needs. The project would serve 11 senior high schools and 11 junior high or middle schools in two counties (i.e., students in grades 9, 10 and 11). The schools lack tutorial programs; opportunities for individual and small group educational experiences; educational, personal, financial aid, and career counseling; and summer programs for skill building and remediation. (SW)