Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs)

The eligibility criteria for SEEDs are determined by the purpose and content of the program, as well as Santa Clara University's Strategic Vision. This program aims to motivate more students to pursue engineering study and workshop content is on a broad, introductory level. Santa Clara University's Strategic Vision also emphasizes education in "service to society, especially on behalf of those in greatest need," which is in line with our Jesuit identity. As such, the following criteria have been set for program participants:

• Students who are a current sophomore or junior in high school this academic year.
• Students who are interested in broadly exploring the field of engineering and its various disciplines
• Students who have not been exposed to engineering through high school coursework, extra-curricular activities, similar programs and close role models working in engineering
• Students who lack the means to access engineering courses and programs, due to limited financial resources and a lack of school & community opportunities
• Student areas listed below are highly encouraged to apply:
• First-Generation to go to college
• Women, Non-Binary
• Underrepresented Groups in the field of engineering
• Low-Income

SEEDs is targeting students from Eastside Union High School District and Sequoia Union High School District. Others will be placed on the waitlist. Incase spots become available. 

Please note that students will only be able to participate in one of our high school engineering programs (SEEDs or SES), as the academic content of both programs are very similar. Information on the Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) can be found here.

SEEDs is sponsored by the School of Engineering and the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, which enables us to offer the program FREE at no cost to students who are accepted. 

To be considered for this program, applicants must submit the following application materials:

1. Applications must be fully submitted by 9:00 a.m. PT on Monday, March 23, 2026. 

   • You can apply HERE. 

2. A maximum 500-word essay submitted on the online application addressing the following: Why are you an ideal candidate for the SEEDs program? How do you think you could benefit from the program? Questions to consider in your response may include:
                      
                   -What are you passionate about?
                   -What drives your curiosity for engineering?
                   -What impact do you hope to have on society?

Please note: The program is targeting students from Eastside Union High School District and Sequoia Union High School District. Others will be placed on the waitlist incase spots become available. 

Each year we typically receive many more applications than we are able to accommodate for the SEEDs program. For program consideration, applications will be evaluated based on academic performance (particularly in math and science), and the alignment with program eligibility criteria (with particular emphasis on applicant need). Because of program popularity and limited space, acceptance is competitive.

Applicants will be informed of their application status via email by Friday, April 10, 2026.

The School of Engineering provides an outstanding theoretical and practical experience for both undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of Silicon Valley. Distinguished faculty, academic excellence, personal attention, and a culture of social responsibility are hallmarks of our program.

Disciplines in the School of Engineering include applied mathematics, bioengineering, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, and engineering management and leadership. More information can be found at www.scu.edu/engineering.