Edison Scholars Program

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.

Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.

This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a brighter future.

Edison International has awarded more than $15 million in scholarships to 760 students through this program since 2006.

THE DETAILS

Here’s the rundown of requirements:

• Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.
• Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.
• Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area
• The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and potentially participate in a final interview. Don’t stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.
• Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.

The 2024 Edison Scholars application is open through January 23, 2024.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• be a high school senior with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
• live in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) service territory.
• plan to attend a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. for the 2024/2025 academic year.
• plan to enroll in an eligible major in computer and information services, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, or physical sciences.
• demonstrate financial need.

Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees or retirees are not eligible for the Edison Scholars Program.

Awards

Up to thirty (30) awards of $12,500 per year, totaling $50,000 over four years, will be granted. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and continued full-time enrollment in one of the designated fields of study at a four-year college and the continuation of the program by Edison International. Renewal awards from prior years will continue to be honored under the original terms of those awards and are not affected by any changes.

All Edison Scholars recipients are eligible for a paid summer internship with Southern California Edison upon completing the first year of school. Scholars must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and complete the required hiring screening.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Recipients attending a United States Military Academy will receive a one-time non-renewable award.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

• Academic record
• Financial need
• Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
• Work experience
• A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
• An impact statement and challenging circumstances essay
• An online recommendation

Preference will be given to students who are in the first generation in their family to attend college.

This is a competitive program. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as finalists. Not all finalists to the program will be selected as recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Notification

All applicants will be notified of their status in February. Recipients will be notified of their status in May.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Edison International. Payment is made in early August.

Obligations

If selected to receive an award, recipients must complete and submit a signed Scholarship Acceptance Form, including a statement of good standing in accordance with your school’s code of conduct, before funds can be processed. Recipients are also required to notify Scholarship America of any changes in address, school enrollment, or other relevant information and to send a complete transcript when requested. Acceptance of the 
scholarship constitutes permission for Edison International to use recipients’ names, biographical information, and pictures for publicity purposes.

Recipients acknowledge that participation in the program requires continuing to satisfy all program eligibility guidelines, including maintaining satisfactory academic performance and remaining in good standing in a full-time undergraduate program majoring in an eligible STEM major at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.