News from: Southern California Edison
$50,000 STEM College Scholarships for High School Seniors
The Edison Scholars program recognizes students who want to be the makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.
The Edison International Foundation will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their higher education goals and help shape California’s clean energy future .Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to 820 students — powering progress through education.
Want to be an Edison Scholar?
Here’s what you need:
- Must be a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Must plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university and pursue STEM programs.
- Eligible STEM majors: computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, and physical sciences. View a comprehensive list here- link opens in new window.
- Must live in Southern California Edison’s service area- link opens in new window.
- The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video explaining how they plan to make a difference in their communities with a STEM education.
Note: Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.