The SEEDs program provides current high school sophomores and juniors with a unique opportunity to begin exploring engineering in hopes for fostering future engineering study. Participants join Santa Clara University School of Engineering on three Sundays in April to attend workshops providing an introduction to various engineering disciplines. Topics will include: Bioengineering, Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, General Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All workshops are introductory in nature and will include a mixture of lecture presentations and hands-on experiences facilitated by Santa Clara University professors. Participants will attend all workshops to be provided with a broad understanding of various engineering disciplines and careers. All workshops are held in the School of Engineering facilities.
This year's SEEDs program will be held on three Sundays: April 7, 14 & 21, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PST. Applicants selected for the program are expected to attend all three sessions.
To access the application form, click on the tab labeled "Application" below.
*APPLICATION IS NOW!
*Please note that selected participants will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated means that it has been at least 14 days since the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or 14 days since your sole dose of Johnson/Janssen vaccine.
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 will have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school by July 1, 2024
- 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
- Underrepresented Groups in the field of engineering
- Low-Income
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 local industry, which enables us to offer the program at no cost to students who are accepted.
To be considered for this program, applicants must submit the following application materials:
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A completed online application submitted by the deadline: 9:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The application can be found here.
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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?
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, March 29, 2024.
*Please note if you applied to both SES and SEEDs the evaluation for both programs will happen simultaneously. So you will know your standing in both programs at once.
For more information or questions:
E-mail: seeds@scu.edu
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please call 408-554-4728 or California Relay at 800-735-2929 (TTY) two weeks prior to the event.
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.