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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