Edison Scholars Program

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Thirty $50,000 college scholarships are offered for the 2027 Edison Scholars program. The sponsor has not yet published the 2027 payment schedule or continuation terms.

Timeline

1. Jan 22, 2026The sponsor says the 2027 program opens in fall 2026 but gives no exact dates. The prior application closed
2. Feb 6, 2026Its recommendation deadline was at CST. These are not 2027 deadlines.

How to apply

Sign up for 2027 opening updates. Published 2026 administrator requirements include complete transcript, two 1,000-character written responses, one nonrelative online recommendation, first two pages of family IRS 1040 with identifiers redacted, headshot and SCE customer/account number from a family utility bill. Top 50 finalists submit a video at most two minutes; 2027 full materials are not yet posted.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• Recommendations
• A short essay or statement
• A video
• A finalist round or selection weekend

Who can apply

High school senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need, living in Southern California Edison’s service area, planning an accredited four-year college or university and an eligible STEM major. Dependents of Edison International or SCE employees and retirees are ineligible. Top 50 finalists submit a short video.

Good to know

Eligible fields include computing/information systems, engineering/engineering technology, mathematics, natural resources/conservation and physical sciences. Scholars may apply for a paid SCE internship after the first college year, subject to eligibility and hiring screening; the internship is not guaranteed. Current sponsor GPA/geography criteria are independent of the old-cycle administrator guide.

Details

STEMNeed considered