Edison International Awards $1.2 Million to 30 High School Seniors Pursuing STEM

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In 2021, Edison International will award $1.2 million in scholarships to thirty high school seniors in its service area as part of the Edison Scholars Program, supporting STEM education. Each student will receive $40,000 over four years to attend accredited U.S. colleges. Since its inception in 2006, the program has distributed over $12 million to 700 students. Funded entirely by shareholders, the initiative does not use customer utility payments. A virtual reception will celebrate the scholars on May 21, 2021.

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• Awarding $1.2 million in scholarships enhances community engagement.
• Supports STEM education, aligning with industry needs.
• Established program with over $12 million awarded since 2006 demonstrates commitment to education.

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Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2021 Edison Scholars and will be awarded $1.2 million in scholarships by Edison International to pursue science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) studies.

“The Edison Scholars class of 2021 is outstanding,” said Pedro Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. “They are navigating school, leading organizations and securing internships, often while balancing jobs. That’s difficult in any environment, let alone a pandemic. We are so proud to help these students pursue their STEM dreams.”

Each Edison Scholar will receive a $40,000 scholarship — paid over four years — to further their academic pursuit of STEM fields at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university.

The 2021 Edison Scholars are:

Student Name	High School
Vanessa Amezcua	South El Monte High School
Omar Bahena	Desert Hot Springs High School
Kamea Boucher	Carpinteria High School
Celine Boudaie	Beverly Hills High School
Isaiah Brookes	San Jacinto High School
Junior Burks	Cajon High School
Pedro Calderon	Channel Islands High School
Jacqueline Canchola-Martinez	Redwood High School
Stanley Chan	Ruben S. Ayala High School
Aidan Chavez	Don Bosco Technical Institute
Brayant De Leon Duarte	South East High School
Markina Evdokimoff	Yucca Valley High School
Jared Frazier	Woodbridge High School
Nicole Iftekhar	Rancho Cucamonga High School
Joshua Kang	Highland High School
Chaueen Kim	Gretchen Whitney High School
Jazmine Leiva	Northview High School
Noemi Lu	Gabrielino High School
Nestor Mandujano	Nogales High School
Sophya Mirza	California Academy of Mathematics and Science
Malia Mitchell	Palisades Charter High School
Somaya Mohamednur	Santa Monica High School
Melissa Peralta Sanchez	Hanford West High School
Ariana Robles	Harmony Magnet Academy
Jonah Sampson	California Maritime Academy
Naman Satish	Cerritos High School
Gideon Telahun	El Segundo High School
Raul Torres Jr.	Huntington Park High School
Reo Tseng	Los Altos High School
Gustavo Valenzuela	McFarland High School

Since 2006, more than $12 million in scholarships have been awarded to 700 high school seniors through the Edison Scholars Program.

Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, 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.

All thirty Edison scholars will be celebrated in a virtual reception on May 21, 2021.To learn more about the 2021 Edison Scholars, visit ENERGIZED.EDISON.COM.

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.

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FAQ

What is the Edison Scholars Program 2021?

The Edison Scholars Program 2021 awards $1.2 million in scholarships to thirty high school seniors to support their STEM education.

How much scholarship does each Edison Scholar receive?

Each Edison Scholar receives a $40,000 scholarship distributed over four years.

When will the Edison Scholars be celebrated?

The Edison Scholars will be celebrated in a virtual reception on May 21, 2021.

Who funds the Edison Scholars Program?

The program is funded entirely by Edison International shareholders, not by utility customers.

How long has the Edison Scholars Program been running?

The Edison Scholars Program has been awarding scholarships since 2006.

What does Edison International do?

Edison International is a major electric utility holding company providing energy services in California.