The Special Educators of Excellence and Dedication to Students (SEEDS) Scholarship

The Special Educators of Excellence and Dedication to Students (SEEDS) is a federally funded scholarship for students to earn a preliminary Education Specialist (special education) teaching credential in either mild to moderate or extensive support needs.

Cal Poly Pomona was awarded $1.25 million dollars in funding through 2030. SEEDS is a collaborative effort to increase the number of credentialed, highly qualified special education teachers serving students with disabilities. The project focuses on preparing educators to deliver evidence-based instruction and interventions that improve outcomes in literacy, math, and overall achievement for children and youth with disabilities.

• Earn your preliminary Education Specialist credential (mild to moderate support needs or extensive support needs) at no cost! Tuition and fees are fully funded!
• Receive all your textbooks and materials at no cost.
• Receive an individualized living stipend (to be determined after acceptance as a SEEDS Scholar).
• Attend a state or national special education conference at no cost.
• SEEDS students may be traditional or intern students.
• Receive a unique polytechnic “learn by doing” education.
• Engage in Scholar Learning Communities to enhance knowledge and skills to become an excellent and dedicated special educator.
• Receive mentoring from faculty and SEEDS peers throughout your credential program and during your first year of teaching.
• Benefit from strong partnerships with local school districts such as: Hacienda La Puente Unified, West End SELPA, Pomona Unified, Upland Unified, Walnut Valley Unified and others.

Complete this Interest Form and/or Attend an Information Session

• Tuesday, October 20, 2026; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092
• Wednesday, December 9, 2026; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092
• Monday, January 25, 2027; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092
• Wednesday, February 24, 2027; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092
• Tuesday, March 16, 2027; 5:30-6:30 p.m. https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88038677092