Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the most frequently asked questions received by The SEED Foundation. Before contacting us with a question, please review the answers below to see if your question is already answered.

• When will the scholarship winners be announced?
  Scholarship winners will be announced in the Summer of 2021. Winners will be posted on The SEED Foundation website.
• I am already receiving another scholarship that covers tuition. Can I use the SEED Scholarship to pay for room and board or other college expenses?
  Sorry, unfortunately we can only apply the scholarship to college tuition. Other college expenses cannot be covered by the SEED Scholarship.
• Will all applicants be notified of the scholarship recipients?
  The winners will be posted on our website.
• Where should I mail my supporting documentation (transcript, recommendation, etc.)?
  Please mail all your supporting documentation in ONE package to the address below:
  
  Nupur Gupta
  SEED Scholarship Program
  2500 Independence Ave
  Glenview, IL 60026
• Am I eligible for the scholarship if only one of my parents is of Indian descent?
  Yes, you are still eligibile if at least one of your parents is of Indian origin.
• Am I eligible for the scholarship if both of my parents are of Indian descent?
  Yes, you are still eligibile if both of your parents are of Indian origin.
• Can I mail some of my documentation separately?
  No, please mail ALL your supporting documentation in ONE package. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of your application.
• Should I mail my documentation using certified mail?
  No, do NOT mail your documentation using certified mail or any other type of mail that requires a signature. Doing so will result in the disqualification of your application as we are unable to accept signature-required mail.
• The federal tax filing deadline is April 15. What if my parents have not finished their taxes in time?
  We require all applicants to have all information, including their 2023 tax return information, submitted by April 1st.
• Does my supporting documentation need to reach SEED by April 1st or does it just need to be postmarked by April 1st?
  Your supporting documentation must be postmarked by April 1st.
• I am not comfortable giving my personal information like my SSN or 1040 IRS Forms. Do you really need this information?
  Yes, we require these forms. Since this is a need based scholarship, we require proof of family income as well as your legal status. All information is kept confidential and destroyed after the scholarships have been awarded.
• I am not a U.S. citizen but I am a legal resident. Can I still apply?
  Yes, if you are a legal resident of the United States, you are eligible to apply for The SEED Foundation Scholarship.