2026 Edison Scholars Application - Now Open!
$50,000 STEM College Scholarships for High School Seniors
The Edison Scholars program recognizes students who want to be the makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.
The Edison International Foundation will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their higher education goals and help shape California’s clean energy future .
Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to 820 students — powering progress through education.
Want to be an Edison Scholar?
Here’s what you need:
- Must be a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Must plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university and pursue STEM programs.
- Eligible STEM majors: computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, and physical sciences. View a comprehensive list here.
- Must live in Southern California Edison’s service area.
- The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video explaining how they plan to make a difference in their communities with a STEM education.
Meet Our Edison Scholars
Edison Scholars become part of the Edison network and connect with ambitious, talented students and alumni. Get to know our Edison Scholars and their journey to make the world a better place with their bright ideas and innovations in STEM.
