Share

Strengthening Educational Access with Dartmouth (SEAD)

  • Group of students making s'mores around bonfire in a field

    SEAD Scholars roast marshmallows during a "Reflection Bonfire"

  • Students stretching pizza dough at make your own pizza night at the Dartmouth Organic Farm

    SEAD Scholars make pizza at Dartmouth's Organic Farm

  • Students listening to professor give lecture.

    SEAD Scholars taking a Dartmouth class with Prof. Binkoski during their summer immersion

  • Two students eating ice cream

    SEAD Scholars enjoy ice cream from FoCo during SEAD Summer

Program Details

Description: Strengthening Educational Access with Dartmouth (SEAD) equips high-potential youth from under-resourced communities in the Upper Valley with the skills needed to thrive in high school and succeed in the best college for them.  SEAD's 4-year model follows a cohort of first generation and/or low-income high school students starting their sophomore year of high school up through their sophomore year of college.  This model encourages academic preparedness and personal growth in high school scholars through immersive opportunities and year-round group mentoring.

Time Commitment: Varies depending on role, but averages 3-4 hours/week

Setting: Local Upper Valley High Schools (all under 30min. from Dartmouth)

Group or One-on-One: Group

Population supported: First-generation and/or low-income high school students, ages 15-19

Application: Open in spring for all student roles in SEAD which include both year-round mentoring ("Educational Access Advisors"/EAAs) as well as paid SEAD Summer staff during the summer immersion.

Click here for more information about the SEAD program

Contact: SEAD