Interested in SEED?

**The 2025-2026 application cycle will open in March.**

We will only be accepting a total of 70 participants who are in the 9th-11th grades. Stay on the lookout for next year’s program details and feel free to contact the team if you have any questions!

Application

applicant requirements

**Failure to complete any of the requirements will result in an incomplete application**

Basic Info Form

Section of the application asking for basic information

Personal Statement Questions

Question prompts that will allow us to gain insight about yourself and your experiences

Signed Statement of Authority and Permissions

Forms asking for parent and counselor signatures

Waiver Forms

Waiver forms required by the University of California, Santa Barbara

The program will take place April 13th-17th, 2026 and will consist of four days of educational workshops over Zoom and one in-person day at the UCSB campus. The program is 100% FREE and transportation to and from campus will be provided!