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Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to apply to SEED Academy, applicants must be:

  • Boston, Cambridge or Lawrence, Massachusetts public school students
  • Boston, Cambridge or Lawrence, Massachusetts residents
  • 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students
  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Selection criteria

Students selected for SEED Academy generally have the following qualities:

  • Passion for science, technology, engineering and math
    • This can be demonstrated through extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation
  • Strong academic record
    • There is no minimum GPA to apply. Students are expected to maintain a B+ average in school throughout their time in SEED Academy.

We strongly encourage students from the following backgrounds to apply:

  • Underrepresented in science and engineering, defined as being African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American
  • Underserved, defined as coming from low socioeconomic means, which may be indicated by qualification for free/reduced lunch
  • Potentially the first family member to attend college
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Office of Engineering Outreach Programs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cambridge, MA 02139

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