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Application Period Opens for $1.5 Million Edison Scholars Program
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Edison International is expanding its Edison Scholars Program, offering high school seniors a chance to receive a $50,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship with Southern California Edison. Applications are open until December 9, with $1.5 million allocated for this year's scholarships. The program aims to support students from underserved communities pursuing studies in STEM fields. Since 2006, over $13.5 million has been awarded to 730 students, funded by shareholder contributions.
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STEM students can earn $50,000 scholarship, paid summer internship with Southern California Edison
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
High school seniors with big dreams who want to make a difference in the world through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to become Edison Scholars. Edison International is accepting applications for the $1.5 million scholarship program through Dec. 9. Students can see if they are eligible and apply at edisonscholars.com.
Each year, Edison International awards scholarships to 30 high school seniors who live in Southern California Edison’s service area. This year, the scholarship award amount has increased from $40,000 to $50,000, paid over four years. In addition, Edison Scholars are now eligible for a paid summer internship with SCE upon completing their first year of school. Scholars must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and complete the required hiring screening.
“I am so pleased that we are expanding the Edison Scholars Program by increasing the scholarship amount and giving the students an opportunity to work as a paid intern,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. “The passion, resiliency and commitment of our Edison Scholars to follow their dreams is incredibly inspiring. We will need the next generation of STEM students to help lead society’s transition to a clean energy future. I encourage high school seniors from all backgrounds to apply for the Edison Scholars Program.”
Applicants must live in SCE’s service area and plan to be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in a STEM field, cybersecurity or data analytics. Eligible students also must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. SCE encourages students from underserved communities, underrepresented groups and first-generation college students to apply.
Edison International has awarded more than $13.5 million in scholarships to 730 students through the Edison Scholars Program since 2006. Edison International, the parent company of SCE, is one of the largest corporate philanthropic contributors in Southern California. The Edison Scholars Program is funded entirely by Edison International shareholders. SCE customers’ utility bill payments do not fund company donations.
About Edison International
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California. Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy, a global energy advisory company delivering comprehensive, data-driven energy solutions to commercial and industrial users to meet their cost, sustainability and risk goals.
What is the Edison Scholars Program from Edison International?
The Edison Scholars Program provides scholarships and internships to high school seniors in STEM fields, with a total of $1.5 million available this year.
How much can students earn through the Edison Scholars Program?
Students can earn a scholarship of $50,000, paid over four years, along with a paid internship.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Edison Scholars Program?
Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area, plan to major in a STEM field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
When is the application deadline for the Edison Scholars Program?
The application deadline for the Edison Scholars Program is December 9.
How many students are awarded scholarships each year in the Edison Scholars Program?
Each year, 30 high school seniors are awarded scholarships through the Edison Scholars Program.
