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SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year college-access program for public high schoolers in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami, combining Saturday classes, weekly after-school sessions, and five weeks of summer instruction that continue through college. Students apply as current 9th graders (NYC requires a GPA of at least 2.0); applications typically open in September and close in mid-December. SEO reports 100% college acceptance and an 85% college graduation rate among Scholars.
Who can apply
GradesFreshmen only
Min GPA—
ScopeRegional
StatesNY, CA, NC, FL
FieldsCollege Admissions Prep
EligibilityPublic high school 9th graders in NYC, San Francisco, North Carolina, or Miami
Logistics
Cost to youFree
Financial aidAvailable
StipendNot listed
FormatCommuter
Length5 weeks each summer, plus Saturdays/after-school during the school year, across high school and college
WhereNYC, San Francisco, North Carolina, Miami
Applying
OpensOpen now (Class of 2030)
DueNYC Class of 2030: final deadline December 4, 2026 (priority Nov 13)
You submitTranscript, written statements, teacher recommendation