The Edison International Foundation has announced that it will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors through its Edison Scholars program. The initiative is designed to support students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and aims to encourage them to make a positive impact in their communities.
Since its inception in 2006, the Edison Scholars program has provided more than $20 million in scholarships to 820 students. The foundation describes the program as an opportunity for “students with big dreams to advance their higher education goals and help shape California’s clean energy future.”
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. They must also plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university and pursue a STEM-related major such as computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, or physical sciences.
Applicants are required to live within Southern California Edison’s service area. The top 50 finalists will need to submit a short video explaining how they intend to use their STEM education to benefit their communities. Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible for the scholarship.
“Meet the 2025 Edison Scholars,” the announcement states. “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.”
Applications are now open for interested students.
