Before you start…

Please download the application, review the requirements to apply, and submit the application form and requested materials.

Got questions about the program? No problem! You can email us at info@senecafoundation.org for answers!

Make SURE you 1) complete the application, 2) submit your high school transcripts, and 3) ensure your letter of recommendation is sent by the deadline, April 14, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

  • Please download this PDF version of the application before starting, and fill out your answers on the downloaded file. If you start your application and leave the page, your answers WILL NOT be saved.

    • Black or Latinx

    • Able to legally work in the US, including students with DACA status

    • High school graduate in 2022 or 2023

    • Reside in the Chicagoland area

    • Commit to obtain a bachelor’s degree in a computer science, data science, software engineering, or other software-related field

    • Seneca Foundation is a 14-month commitment:

      • You must be available to work in-person between 9:00a-3:30p, Monday-Friday during the Seneca Intensive Training (June 26-August 11)

      • During the school year, Tech Scholars will be expected to work remotely up to 20 hours/week.

  • All materials must be submitted by the deadline, March 24!

    • High school transcript emailed to info@senecafoundation.org

    • Letter of recommendation from teacher, counselor, or job manager; emailed directly to Seneca Foundation - info@senecafoundation.org

    • Candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to complete an activity on code.org prior to their interview

    • February 22 Application Opens

    • April 15 Application Closes

    • April 17 Interview Decisions sent; candidates complete code.org activity prior to Virtual Interview

    • April 26-May 6 Virtual Interviews

    • May 9 Final decisions sent

    • June 26 Program Starts

 

All application materials MUST be submitted by the deadline, Friday, April 14th by 11:59pm CST.

Welcome to the 2023-2024 Seneca Foundation Application!

Download a PDF copy of the application before beginning, and fill out your answers there first. The application must be submitted by Friday, April 14 by 11:59pm CST.