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ROSEMEAD (CNS) - High school seniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering or math careers are invited to apply for Edison International's $1.2 million Edison Scholars Program, it was announced today.
The Rosemead-based parent company of Southern California Edison is awarding $40,000 scholarships, paid over four years, to 30 high school students planning to major in STEM fields at four-year accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants must live in SCE's service territory and plan to be a full- time undergraduate student majoring in one of the following STEM fields: mathematics, engineering, computer and information services, management information systems, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences. They must also be a high school senior, have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Students from underserved communities and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible for the program.
``Our Edison Scholars Program invests in students with big dreams to help pay for their college studies in STEM,'' said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. ``They will be leaders at their colleges and universities, and in their communities, and we hope that they may someday join our Edison team as future interns and employees.''
Scholarship applications will be accepted through Dec. 1. To apply and get additional eligibility information, visit www.edisonscholars.com.
Scholarship recipients will be announced next spring. They may also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing their second year of college.
Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $7.5 million in scholarships to 580 students through the Edison Scholars Program.