Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison
(SCE), announces the application period for its 2014-15 Edison
Scholars Program begins today and runs through Feb. 1.
The $1.2-million program, which offers 30 scholarships valued at $40,000
each paid over four years, is for Southern California high school
seniors with a 2.8 GPA or above who either live in or attend public or
private high schools in SCE’s
service area and plan to pursue college studies in the science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Students from
underserved communities and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged
to apply.
“I encourage high school seniors from SCE’s service area who qualify to
apply for an Edison scholarship. As an energy company, we recognize the
skills needed for our future workforce and to advance our country, and
so our scholarship program is geared to students preparing for careers
in science, technology, engineering and math, also
known as STEM,” said Tammy Tumbling, director of Philanthropy and
Community Investment for SCE.
Since 2006, Edison International has awarded nearly $4 million in
scholarships to more than 400 Edison Scholars.
“We place special emphasis on awarding
scholarships to underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM
because our philosophy of giving is that all people should have
opportunities to do well,” Tumbling said.
To apply and to get additional eligibility information, students are
encouraged to go to: https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in April and recipients may
also be eligible for summer internships at SCE after completing their
second year of college. 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, one of the nation’s largest
electric utilities.
Edison International’s support of charitable causes is funded entirely
by Edison International shareholders. The company’s community donations
are part of its commitment as a leading corporate citizen. Southern
California Edison (SCE) customers’ utility bill payments do not fund
company donations.
Copyright Business Wire 2014