Application Period Runs Through Feb. 1 for $1.2 Million Edison Scholars Program
October 01 2015 - 12:32PM
Business Wire
Edison International’s $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program,
which helps high school seniors realize their dreams of attending
college and pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering or
math (STEM), announces the start of its 2015-16 application period
running today through Feb. 1.
Thirty high school students in Southern California Edison’s
(SCE) service territory are each awarded a $40,000 scholarship paid
over four years. Since 2006, Edison International, SCE’s parent
company, has awarded nearly $4 million in scholarships to more than
490 Edison Scholars.
“Our Edison Scholars Program helps low-income and
underrepresented students pursue studies in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics,” said Tammy Tumbling, SCE’s director
of Philanthropy and Community Investment. “Twenty-first century
careers and professional opportunities will be enhanced by young
people with STEM expertise, so we strongly encourage high school
seniors from SCE’s service area who qualify to apply for the Edison
Scholarship.”
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or above and either live in or
attend public or private high schools in SCE’s service area. High
school seniors must demonstrate financial need and plan to be a
full-time undergraduate student majoring in electrical engineering,
mechanical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,
industrial engineering, computer sciences/info system,
environmental engineering or environmental sciences at a four-year
college or university.
Students from underserved communities and ethnic minorities are
especially encouraged to apply.
To apply and get additional eligibility information, students
are encouraged to go to: scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars.
Scholarship recipients will be announced next April. Recipients
may also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing
their second year of college.
Edison International’s support of charitable causes such as the
Edison Scholars Program is funded entirely by Edison International
shareholders. SCE customers’ utility bill payments do not fund
company donations. In addition, dependents of Edison International
employees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program.
About Edison International
Edison International (NYSE:EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a
generator and distributor of electric power and an investor in
infrastructure and energy assets, including renewable energy.
Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the
parent company of Southern California Edison.
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