About Us

Vision

Our vision is to give all scholars equal exposure and access to explore various college and career opportunities.

Mission

The Mississippi Delta GEAR UP Partnership provides a collaboration of resources and funding to school districts to expose scholars to post-secondary education and career options.

Values 

  • Education

  • Teamwork, Collaboration, & Leadership

  • Growth & Development

  • Accountability

Purpose of GEAR UP

GEAR UP provides six-year or seven years grants to states and partnerships to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

Objectives

  • Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education for students. 

  • Increase the rate of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for schools.

  • Increase students and their family’s knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.

  • Increase the Career Readiness of Cohort students.