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. Each year, Edison International awards $40,000 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.
| who should apply? | students with future aspirations in STEM |
| eligible grade levels | seniors |
| award | $10,000/year for four years of undergraduate study (total $40,000) |
| opens | October 1, 2021 |
| deadline | December 13, 2021, 8 PM PT |
| decisions released | April 2022 |
| selectivity | 30 high school seniors from SoCal Edison’s service territory |
| link | https://www.edison.com/home/community/edison-scholars.html |
application requirements
- high school senior
- at least 3.0 cumulative GPA
- plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at 4-year accredited college or university
- demonstrate financial need
- plan to pursue a degree in eligible STEM majors
- live in SoCal Edison’s service territory
- not a dependent of Edison employees or retirees
application process
Round 1: (open now, due Dec. 17, 2021)
- academics, family information, college plans, financials, extracurriculars, impact statement (1000 characters)
- transcript, most recent IRS form (first two pages, blacked out SSN), headshot for promotional materials if chosen
- ONE letter of recommendation
Round 2: (50 finalists announced mid-January)
- submit short 2-minute video
- potential interview
recipients notified in mid-April